Brackets or aligners in Tashkent: what to choose in 2026
A 28-year-old girl comes to us at KAN Dental: “I need aligners. My wedding is in 8 months.” After the examination, it turns out that there is 7 mm crowding and rotation of the molar. The aligners will either stretch her case or will not bring the result. An alternative is lingual braces from the inside: invisible, will be done in 16 months. This is a typical situation when the patient has already chosen a solution, not realizing that one task may require completely different tools. Without advertising and general words, we will analyze how braces actually differ from aligners.
Brackets and aligners - what is the fundamental difference
Bracket system - non-removable design: small clasps on each tooth, through which a metal arch passes, pressing on the teeth. The patient does not remove it himself, visits to the orthodontist every 4-6 weeks. Types: metal, ceramic, sapphire, lingual.
Aligners - a series of transparent plastic aligners. Each aligner is worn for 1-2 weeks. They are made according to a 3D scan, usually 20-40 aligners per course. They are removed for food, teeth cleaning, sports - once every 2-3 months.
. braces work themselves, the patient just must not break them. The aligners require discipline - to wear them at least 22 hours a day, otherwise the treatment will not work.
7 comparison parameters
The real choice of system is influenced by a combination of factors, not just one. We analyze each in detail.