3M Unitek has launched Incognito Lite Hidden Braces, a new lingual brace system that is placed on the inside of the teeth, making it virtually unnoticeable to others.
Incognito Lite Braces realign the "social six" teeth -- those in view when smiling or talking -- and are used as a treatment method for mild to moderate misalignment cases that do not require the full Incognito Hidden Braces System, the company explained in a press release.
Incognito Lite Hidden Braces use the same technology as the original Incognito Hidden Braces and feature customized brackets and robotically bent wires. They require fewer brackets and only three preselected archwires mounted on the inside of the teeth. Orthodontists benefit from the easier accessibility to the area behind patients' teeth during system placement, and fewer wires are used than with the original Incognito Hidden Braces, according to 3M.
In addition, patients may experience shorter treatment time compared to other "invisible" solutions on the market, because Incognito Lite Braces are worn all day, every day, the company noted.
