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When the size of the teeth is not compatible with the size of the jaw, the teeth are arranged crooked or spaced to settle in the jaw. In such dental and skeletal disorders, orthodontic treatment is applied to bring the teeth back to their proper alignment. Mouthguard, crooked teeth, split teeth, overlapping teeth are corrected with orthodontic treatments. There are orthodontic treatment methods applied with metal braces, clear braces and clear aligners known as Invisalign.
It is a treatment that fixes small, porcelain (transparent) retaining pieces called brackets on the front surfaces of the teeth and fixes the crooked teeth with the help of braces placed in these brackets. Porcelain brackets are less evident because they are white in color. They have a more aesthetic appearance than metal braces. However, as a disadvantage, it can be said that the treatment period is slightly prolonged (2-3 months). Because strong forces cannot be applied as in metal wires. In addition, transparent brackets are not suitable for every orthodontic treatment. This is decided by the orthodontist together with the patient.
It is the treatment that fixes the small, stainless steel holder parts called brackets on the front surfaces of the teeth and fixes the crooked teeth with the help of braces placed in these brackets. Metal braces are less aesthetically preferred because they are obvious when smiling. As an advantage, it can be said that they are faster and more economical.
You can have your orthodontic treatment with Invisalign without using braces. Based on 3D printer technology, Invisalign treatment is performed with a set of transparent dental aligners produced for you. With these transparent molds, your teeth are aligned. Invisalign is a digital orthodontic treatment method to straighten your teeth, which consists of almost invisible, removable serial plaques.
After your digital measurement is taken, plaques are produced according to the treatment plan obtained in the computer environment. Each plate provides 0.05 mm of movement on the tooth according to the desired direction.
After a set of aligners are custom made and sent to your physician, you will receive them for daily wear and replace them yourself, on average, every 1-2 weeks. These times vary according to the patient’s dental condition.
You will visit your physician every 6-8 weeks to monitor the process and get new aligners. After completing your treatment plan, retainers are expected to achieve your new smile.
Most importantly, since it is almost entirely transparent, it does not adversely affect your daily social life. As with brackets, there are no restrictions as you can remove plaques while eating and drinking. In oral hygiene care, you will not encounter a problem since toothbrushes and dental floss use continue in their ordinary course, unlike brackets. No pain, aches or wounds may occur in the soft tissues during the habituation period of the brackets. Appointment duration and frequency are less than with frames. There is no doubt about breaking brackets in bracket treatment.
There is no age for the treatment of perplexity seen only in the teeth. It is treated at any age. However, the treatment of skeletal disorders, which we call the front or back of the jaws, should be done before the age of 14. This treatment becomes much more complex at older ages. However, it is recommended that patients consult a dental clinic after the age of 7 and have an examination related to orthodontic dental treatments.
An aesthetic smile increases one’s self-confidence. Orthodontics is the healthiest treatment for properly aligned teeth. The presence of crooked teeth means areas between teeth that are difficult to clean. Hard-to-clean regions are prone to caries. In other words, in the presence of crowding, orthodontic treatment should be performed not only for aesthetic purposes but also for the protection of health. In addition, the only purpose of orthodontic treatment is not to straighten crooked teeth. If the gap is closed in missing teeth, orthodontic treatment can be performed for reasons such as creating sufficient implant space, arranging the closing relationship before aesthetic coatings and providing an advantage, and eliminating breathing and correct closing and chewing irregularities.
Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment should definitely clean between the interface brushes and the brackets, as well as brush their teeth 3 times a day with an orthodontic toothbrush. Mouthwashes can be used as an aid in this care.
Extraction of teeth in orthodontic treatment is a routine condition that can be planned. If the teeth are too large in size for the jaws on which they are located, orthodontic extraction treatment is considered. Another important criterion is the profile image of the person. When the teeth are aligned on the jaws without extraction, they can push the lips forward excessively and make the aesthetics critical. In such cases, orthodontic extraction treatment is considered. Although tooth extraction is perceived as a difficult situation, it is a treatment method that brings the aesthetic and oral health of the person to the required level.
Orthodontic appliances; are complementary to the treatment used during, before or after orthodontic treatment. These devices can be put on and taken off by patients and sometimes used as fixed. It has tasks such as correction of dental arches, jaw expansion, front or back teeth removal, positioning of individual teeth and regulating closing relations. Appliance means an appliance, and these appliances are custom-made using silicone, acrylic and compatible metals.