Orthodontics is a dental field that treats bite problems.
The entire dentoalveolar system is corrected by restoration of normal tooth row.
Aesthetic dentistry gives everyone the opportunity to have beautiful smile, no matter what it initially looks like. Correction is based on the principle of golden ratio in order to create harmonious facial proportions. However facial features are unique for every person. Therefore, the course of action is individual with each correction, as human face is asymmetrical.
Our clinic provides orthodontic treatment for bite problems and dentoalveolar anomalies. We use different technologies of correction: braces, mouth guards, other devices and appliances.
The entire dentoalveolar system is corrected by restoration of normal tooth row.
- The distribution of masticatory load is normalized. If it is disrupted, the enamel erosion can get faster and there is risk of tooth decay. Bone, gum health, etc. are also related to the masticatory load;
- aesthetic defects are removed: teeth look straight and neat, and the smile looks perfect
- risk of dental disease is reduced. When the teeth are curved, rotated, tightly closed, the plaque builds up faster, which causes demineralization of enamel, tooth decay, gum inflammation;
- Dental structure disorders can cause discomfort while chewing, problems with diction, disrupt work of other elements in maxillary system, and even change the facial proportions.
These and other defects can be corrected by bite correction. Two types of orthodontic appliances are used to correct the bite.
Braces
These are structures made of plates that are attached to teeth and arches that connect them. The arches have corrective effect by aligning teeth and putting them into proper position. Our orthodontists use two types of systems:
- vestibular. Traditional designs with plates attached to the front surface of teeth;
- lingual. The plates are attached to the inner surface of teeth, the entire structure is invisible.
Brace systems can be self-ligating or ligature.
Self-ligating braces require less frequent adjustment and are more convenient to use, but sometimes ligature systems are better for treatment purposes. Braces (overlay plates) are made from different materials: metal, ceramics and composite compounds. Ceramic braces are the least noticeable, and they allow also to keep the aesthetics of smile.
Caps
Removable appliances that are put on the entire tooth row. They are made in sets and are placed consecutively, so that each new mouth guard continues the already made correction. The caps are transparent, invisible, and in some cases, they can be put on only at night.
Auxiliary constructions can be used: orthodontic buttons, expanders, arches, etc. The treatment is completed with retention appliances, which are placed on the inner surface of teeth and help to fix the correct its position.
