An Overview of Lingual Orthodontics: Advantages and Disadvantages

Abstract

The majority of orthodontic issues that can be resolved with conventional labial technique, such as tooth malposition, anteroposterior discrepancies, and pre-prosthetic surgical cases, can be resolved with lingual orthodontics. The lingual surfaces of the teeth appear to be less prone to caries than the buccal surfaces due to differences in surface morphology, plaque retention, salivary flow, and the mechanical cleaning of surfaces by the tongue. Lingual orthodontics is one of the good options for comprehensive treatment of the majority of malocclusions. Despite being a technique-sensitive and demanding orthodontic modality in terms of expertise, special bracket and wire system, complicated system of wire bending, need for indirect bonding, and customization of treatment plan, lingual orthodontics has unquestionably emerged as the most desirable treatment option amongst the latest treatment modalities available because of its most acceptable form of invisible braces, especially in adults and adolescents or more appropriately young adults due to the fact that lingual orthodontics is a treatment option that can be used on both adults and adolescents.