To know the answer we're also connected with orthodontist Dr. Ryan Raditya Chandra. Hello Dr. Ryan, thank you so much for joining us with here. We have Dr. Rahmalani too, our dentist and also our fellow colleague right here.
Hi Dr. Ryan. Hi. Hi, thank you so much for being here with us. So, yeah can you tell us more about aligners especially for those newbie just like me and Akhir.
Teeth aligners are created from molds or digital scans of your teeth. These molds are used to create a series of clear plastic mouthpieces that put gentle pressure on your teeth and gradually move. them into proper dental alignment.
Right so this next question is important for me because I just knew about the aligners so I would like to know the basic principle the differences between aligners and retainers Basically, aligners are an active appliance to correct the alignment of the tooth. It will guide the teeth into the right position. While, what is a retainer? A retainer is a passive appliance that is used after orthodontic treatment is finished.
Right. So we actually use aligners after orthodontic treatment. the actual orthodontic treatment, which are the braces itself. It's actually to maintain the structure or the performance of your new teeth.
Those are aligners. Aligners. Okay, got it.
Now, Dr. Ryan, what is the differences when we're using aligners and when we're using braces in form of actually to correct our teeth, the structure of our teeth? And how long do you think? will it be able to see we can actually see the result of our teeth itself the main difference between liner and braces is their measure braces is using metal wire wire and wire system liner is made from clear plastic that is and remove appliances.
So patient commit if they want to use it. Because the optimal time to wear per day is 22 hours per day. For the results, actually it depends on the case and the position of the teeth. But normally it will take... one until two years maybe okay so that's one until two years so that means in in another um you know statement so it can be a years or it can be even more faster if the damage or you know the structure of our teeth is not too you know it's it's it's not too complicated is that true doctor Yes.
Right. Okay. Of course, you know, if we were talking about the comfort, it seems that aligners, either Dr. Ryan and also Dr. Rahma, it seems that aligners are much more comfortable because braces are with metals as opposed to this is more of a mold that is shaped like your own tooth. So, with that said, maybe Dr. Ryan can go first. Can you please explain the benefits and the disadvantages of using aligners in your opinion, doc?
Okay, advantage they are invisible, convenient, why? Because removable while eating and can eat anything what you want, unlike traditional breed. they cannot chew something hard, maintaining dental hygiene easier.
And then disadvantage, not everyone has the commitment to wear the aligner 22 hours per day. I will be committed. will be committed it's a big commitment carol 22 hours a day just two hours it's okay i got it what about you dr rahman i mean you're here too please do you know give our insights on well you know the for me i can still remember the the you know the most differences about liners and also braces yes you can feel pain with braces even more right so with aligners it's just you know a medium scale of pain but But there's still pain on it. There's still pain. You said the thing again?
Because actually, it's actually like correcting the structure of your teeth, right? It needs to be in a certain position. That's why the aligners, you know, they are in use to actually form the shape that the doctor or the dentist wants.
Oh my goodness. Okay. Wow.
Thank you, Dr. Ryan, Dr. Rahman. I'm kind of thinking to myself. No, no.
You should not rethink again. You have to choose that one. Yeah, I have to choose the liners.
Right. So actually, this is quite practical, my next question. How much money do we have to pay for the liner versus the braces one?
Yeah, go to that. Money, money, money, money. Be more realistic.
Maybe depends with the brand. Right. So just the interval of the price, maybe you can give the... Local brand around 15 to 20 million rupiahs, maybe. And then international brand around 50 to 80 million rupiahs.
There you go. The price depends. For the braces, the price depends on the system and material that they use. Oh, those are for the liners, 50 to 80 million international brands. Alright, it's time to save the buck!
Of course. Now, Dr. Ryan, if we're talking about, you know, the beautiful love of teeth structure itself, elaborate with us more. If we are to use the braces, you know, the conventional ones, right, the metal ones. And because I used that one when I was like 12 years old. Okay.
And then we have the, you know, colorful brackets, right? Yeah. That's what I love about it. And before that, some of my friends back in the olden days, she or he needed to have like one or two teeth that needed to be extracted.
Now, how about in alignments? Do we need to extract one or two teeth? Depends with the case. If mild to moderate crowding, maybe without full auto tip. And if moderate to severe crowding, They need to take out.
Right, so it needs to be extracted. So there's, you know, Dr. Ryan and his team obviously has its own measurements, right? And the calculation of, you know, the millimeters of your teeth that needs to be... extracted or not itself. So Dr. Ryan, before you know talking more about the braces and also aligners, I think we do have a game to play, right?
Yes, we do! So I think we are going to play a small quiz, a small game, which is called Dr. Ryan, facts or myths. Okay, so Dr. Ryan, I will read a series of statements that our hosts here, Akira and also Carol, will have to guess whether they are facts or myths.
So you, Dr. Ryan, you will actually be telling the right answer along with an explanation. So if you say, if they say it's a math... it's a myth and then you say actually it's a fact why is it a fact okay got it dr ryan all right okay yay let's do this well we'll be it'll be fun we'll be easy with you okay okay now dr ryan first question using liners can cause slurred speech true or mint Myth.
True. Myth. Okay, one myth, one true.
Dr. Ryan, what's your take on facts? Fake. Yay! Alright, alright. Why is it a fact, Dr. Ryan?
22 hours. You wrote it on your pride. Because in your mouth there are restricted movements that cause you speak slowly.
Right. Oh, okay. Alright.
Oh no, we're connected. Dr. Ryan, are you with us? yes yes okay yes we got you back okay good okay so uh one point for you is there for a here it's okay here you can catch up okay dr and we're ready uh for our second um question aligners are not safe for children true or isn't it we're together it's miss dr ryan Your take? Yes, it's mid.
It's a mid! Explain why, Dr. Ryan. Lanol also can be used for children. They can start using from 7 years old.
Oh, from 7 years old. Okay, so 2 for you, 2 points for you, 1 point for Akira here. This is your...
Final question to catch up, okay? All right. This would be our final question, Dr. Ryan. Now, one can avoid tooth extraction with a liner.
True or is it a myth? Fact or myth? One say myth, one say fact. Okay, so let's see for Dr. Ryan.
What's your answer to that? Myth It's a tie! Why is it a myth, Dr. Ryan?
It depends because some cases still need teeth extraction Correct, correct But you got me on the 7-year-old can have a liner's doctor, let's go babies You're planning to your children? To my children too Oh my god. Okay.
All right. Dr. Ryan, thank you very much for your explanation for today. See you later, doctor. Thank you, Dr. Ryan.
Thank you, Dr. Ryan. Stay safe. Bye now.
Thank you for the great smile, Dr. Ryan. Dr. Ryan was giving us sparkly smiles.