Could you list the differences between invisible aligners and metal braces, and which one is relatively more expensive?

Missing teeth are very common, there are quite a lot of restoration methods, today to talk about wearing dentures is to choose invisible dentures or steel dentures are better, what is the difference between the two, and then talk about the price, which denture way is more expensive.

To know the difference between invisible dentures and steel dentures, first understand the advantages and disadvantages of both

Invisible dentures have these advantages and disadvantages

The invisible denture mainly adopts elastic resin snap ring, which has a good degree of simulation. However, when first worn, there is a certain foreign body feeling, but it rarely grinds the abutment teeth, which is conducive to protecting the abutment teeth and gums.

▼Invisible dentures look like this▼

However, invisible is not recommended for long-term use, and it is more suitable for temporary dentures for about half a year.

Summary of the advantages and disadvantages of steel dentures

The foreign body sensation of steel dentures is also relatively small, and the bite force that can be withstood is large.

Moreover, the steel denture is slightly large, the hardness is good, and it can also be made thinner, like the resin base is generally about 2.5mm, and the steel denture can reach less than 1mm.

▼Steel dentures look like this▼

The disadvantage is that compared to invisible dentures, the aesthetics are not good.

So which is more expensive, invisible dentures or steel dentures?

In terms of cost, the price of invisible dentures will be more expensive than the price of steel brackets.

The cost of invisible dentures generally starts from about 800-900 yuan; The price of steel dentures generally starts from 650-800 yuan.

Which is better, steel dentures or dentures? How to choose?

If it is a missing tooth in the posterior area for dentures, the chewing task is relatively large, and it is recommended to choose steel dentures.

If dentures are made in the front tooth area, the front teeth are made into invisible dentures, the aesthetics will be higher, and the pressure will be relatively small, and invisible dentures can be considered.