Orthodontics

What are the uses of braces and Aligners treatment ?

Crowding or crooked teeth results in unwanted food accumulation and early gum and bone infections
Irregular bite effects chewing and grinding
Crooked teeth will accumulate calculus and causes bone loss and gum bleeding
Excess upper jaw growth cause forward placement and unpleasant facial appearance
Restricted lower jaw growth will pose upper jaw forward and reduce oral and tongue space causing breathing issues, disturbed sleep and snoring
Constricted or narrow upper and lower jaws reduce grinding efficiency and Speech difficulty
Spaces in front teeth affects speech and aesthetics
Gaps in back teeth will case food lodgement
Crossbite of teeth affects Temporomandibular joint and lead to jaw disorders Jaw pain
Overbite or Deep bite causes excess grinding of teeth leading to early enamel loss causing sensitivity and Heavy load on Joint
Open bite leads to speech inaccuracy and affects cutting food partials with front teeth
Cleft lip and palate
Excess or High frenal attachment causes spaces in upper and lower front teeth
Scissor bite causes jaw issue and inadequate food grinding ultimately leading to digestion issues

Correct time for the orthodontic correction isduring growth (between 10-16 yrs age group) which provides good retention and long term prognosis

Metal braces :They are made of biologically acceptable metal alloys. An orthodontist will decide the size and profile of the braces suiting the patient malalignment. Wires made up of Nickel, Titanium, Copper, Stainless steel, Molybdenum alloys are used to engage the braces and lighted with different coloured rubber bands.

Ceramic braces: These braces matches and coincides with the tooth colour give camouflage appearance. However tooth coloured wires and metal wires are minimally visible. Ceramic Braces should be handled carefully since they are brittle. They take little longer duration compared to metal braces.

Self - Ligation braces:They have a smart clip or locking mechanism that holds the wire instead of elastics like regular metal braces. They are specially used in lateral jaw expansion and severe crowding. They are the fastest braces that can complete any orthodontic treatment

Clear braces:These are usually made of resins or moncrystalline ceramics making them transparent and least visible. They specially suggested for female and young patients.

Lingual braces:They are positioned in the inner surfaces of teeth. They are truly invisible and barely anyone knows patient is taking orthodontic treatment. However lingual braces need high patient compliance since it might hamper Patient speech, Hygiene and reduce oral volume. Most of the celebrities prefer such braces inspite of high compliance.

Aligners / Invisalign: Aligners are made up of Doble to multi-layered thermoformed sheets in a sequential pattern of movement planned through CAD design. They are removable and changed every 1 week - 2 weeks depending on the treatment plan. It uses cutting edge 3D technology providing more precise and comfortable treatment to patient.

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