Orthodontic Treatment What?
In order to correct the crowding of the teeth caused by various reasons, the brackets adhered to the teeth and the wire passing through them are called the apparatus that allows the teeth to move by giving force.
Orthodontic treatment can be applied at any age. However, especially if there are problems related to the jaw area, children should be examined before they reach full puberty (10-12 years) in order to benefit from growth and development. If necessary, their treatment should be started immediately.
A number of analyzes are required for diagnosis and treatment planning before orthodontic treatment. Your dentist determines the condition of the teeth in the jaw by analyzing the cephalometric film taken. Smile analysis and profile analysis are made from the photographs.
What are Brackets in Orthodontics?
Metal Bracket: These are the treatments applied with gray-looking metal brackets and wires attached to the teeth. Although its metal appearance is aesthetically disturbing, it is widely used.
Porcelain Bracket: It is the treatment applied with white colored ceramic brackets attached to the front surface of the teeth. Because the brackets are tooth-colored, they are difficult to see and understand from the outside. It does not cause any discomfort in terms of aesthetics.
Transparent Plaque Orthodontics: The clear aligner method, which is the latest technology in braces treatments, is a wire-free orthodontic treatment applied to straighten teeth with clear aligners made by measuring inside the mouth. The most important reason for choosing clear aligners, which offer the opportunity for orthodontic treatment without a wire, is that it is not obvious that orthodontic treatment is being received while correcting the crowding of the teeth.
Incognito & Lingual Bracketing: It is the treatment applied with braces that are attached to the inner side of the teeth and are invisible from the outside. Compared to other orthodontic treatments, the completion time of the treatment may be longer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do orthodontic disorders occur?
Early loss of teeth due to caries, gingival problems, movement of teeth caused by periodontological problems, congenital anomalies such as lip and palate, malfunctions such as mouth breathing, harmful habits, thumb sucking, long-term use of pacifiers, insufficient space for wisdom teeth, teeth grinding or falling out. Caused by trauma such as impact.
Is tooth extraction necessary in orthodontic treatment?
Tooth extraction for the purpose of orthodontic treatment is a situation that patients do not want to encounter. When deciding on tooth extraction; The amount of crowding in the lower and upper jaws, the patient’s facial profile are taken into account. For a more successful orthodontic treatment result, tooth extraction may be required depending on the case.
What is the frequency of checks?
It will be sufficient to make checks every 4-5 weeks on average. Check-ups may be more frequent for the first months if extraction orthodontic treatment is being performed.
What should I do if the bracket wire breaks or sinks during the treatment?
Since the broken bracket will affect the treatment, it is necessary to consult with the physician as soon as possible. In case the braces sink, braces waxes can be used.
Will my teeth return to their original state after my braces treatment is completed?
After orthodontic treatment, the teeth are fixed to each other with 6-8 front teeth fixer wires. When the orthodontic treatment is finished, the treatment can be completed with a beautiful tooth structure, but after the braces and brackets are removed from the teeth, your teeth will try to return to their old places after a while. Reinforcement appliances come into play here, allowing the gums, bones and muscles to get used to their new positions and keep the teeth stable in the time it takes for the bones to harden.