隐形矫治器是否是传统矫治器的终结

牙科正畸隐形矫治技术是随着计算机革命应运而生的新型矫治技术。它与传统矫治技术相比在美观舒适和治疗预见性方面有诸多提高。最早只有AlignTechnologyInc(ALGN)这个跨国公司垄断经营,其运作方式也不同于传统矫治装置。由于它扩大了正畸患者群并面向非正畸专业的牙医出售其产品,其经营宣传已经开始影响到正畸医疗的服务格局。这样,很容易令人联想到此技术将结束传统矫治技术的时代。通过分析其时代背景和运作方式及技术局限性,认为隐形矫治器仍应作为传统矫治器的有力补充,而成为正畸学发展的助推器,而不应失去掌握着传统矫治技术的正畸医师的监控,导致盲目市场扩大化而伤害患者的健康利益。总之,隐形矫治技术不应是传统矫治技术的终结。

Can Invisalign End the Traditional Orthodontics

Invisalign was a brand new technique in orthodontics with many significant differences from the traditional methods. It was controlled by one transnational corporation proprietarily. Its claim has changed the mode of orthodontic service by means of providing the aligners to general dentists as well. Then, the question will be raised that whether Invisalign would end the time of traditional orthodontics. This paper will answer it through analyzing the time background and limitation of Invisalign.