Share today's lesson, Orthodontics.

Correct teeth and remove malocclusion and deformity. Orthodontics mainly studies the etiology, mechanism, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of malocclusion. Orthodontics can achieve the effect of beautiful teeth.

Orthodontic treatment

Fixed equipment:

Fixed orthodontics is a traditional orthodontic treatment method for brackets and archwires. Each tooth is bonded with orthodontic adhesive, and then the orthodontic arch wire is fixed on the bracket, so you can't take it on yourself.

Removable devices:

It refers to an orthodontic device that can be cut or removed by patients themselves and installed freely by doctors. When it is removed, it is complete. This appliance is not only attached to the crown, but also often attached to the surface of oral mucosa.

Functional appliances:

Functional correction refers to the correction of facial bone imbalance with functional appliances. Functional appliance is an intraoral appliance, which transmits strength through teeth and/or soft tissue, eliminates the interference to condyle, and thus promotes the growth of inferior frontal bone.

What is fixed orthodontics?

Fixed orthodontics is a traditional orthodontic treatment method for brackets and archwires. Each tooth is bonded with orthodontic adhesive, and then the orthodontic arch wire is fixed on the bracket, so you can't take it on yourself.

Fixing appliance

Metal bracket:

Traditional metal bracket is the earliest fixed appliance, and it is updated with the continuous development of orthodontic technology. Advantages: economical and practical; Disadvantages: poor aesthetics, and easy to cause mucosal damage.

Ceramic bracket:

Transparent ceramic brackets are made of ivory translucent or completely transparent bioceramic materials, which are consistent with the color of teeth. Its advantages are beautiful appearance and little irritation to oral mucosa, and it is suitable for patients with metal allergy.

Composite resin bracket:

Tooth-colored or transparent brackets are made of composite resin and special fillers.