Orthodontics is a long-term systematic project, we should start to pay attention to the child's dental health and development from the period of milk teeth, some serious deformities such as anti-mandibular, early treatment should be carried out in the period of milk teeth. Below I give you the equipment needed for orthodontics, I hope it will be useful to you!
Orthodontic equipment
1, metal brackets:
This is the most frequent use of orthodontic equipment, generally made of special metal, in the process of demanding.
2. Transparent ceramic aligners:
Made of strong and transparent bioceramic material, they are not easy to be detected when worn on the teeth. And most of them can be taken off freely, which is very convenient to use.
3. Invisible Braces:
Almost completely invisible. You will complete the teeth straightening without others noticing, which solves many patients' concerns about the aesthetics of teeth straightening.
In addition, experts reminded, straight arch self-locking orthodontic technology is not the same as the general orthodontic surgery, the technology has an additional device, which is similar to adding a door on the brackets, can directly lock the orthodontic wires in the bracket grooves, eliminating the ligature wire or rubber band on the orthodontic wire binding, so that orthodontic surgery has become comfortable and efficient.
Methods of orthodontics
1, functional orthodontic methods
Mainly used for replacement teeth or just after the teeth are still in the growth and development of the peak period of children, the use of functional orthodontic appliances can be corrected bone malocclusion. For the period of milk teeth, replacement of teeth in the side of the poor appearance of the children's malocclusion patients, such as jaw retraction, anterior teeth inverted, etc., the use of functional orthodontic appliances can get good results.
2, movable orthodontic methods
Generally used in the milk teeth and teeth replacement period of the relatively simple malocclusion correction, or with the fixed orthodontic appliances for orthodontic treatment. Patients can remove and wear them themselves.
3, movable orthodontic appliances
For those who are in the period of milk teeth and replacement teeth, this is the best orthodontic method, which is relatively simple. It can also be used with fixed orthodontic appliances for orthodontic treatment, and the lovers can take off and wear them by themselves, which is more convenient.
4, no bracket invisible aligners
Many lovers because of work and other reasons, the image of high requirements, so the most suitable for the use of no bracket invisible aligners, lovers can take off their own. However, this method is only suitable for mild crowding and individual teeth twisting.
5, orthognathic surgery orthodontics
Some of the lovers have serious dental and maxillofacial deformities, such as maxillary retraction, mandibular protrusion, etc., general orthodontics to move the teeth of the distance is limited, and can not guarantee the results. Orthognathic surgery can move teeth and bones in a larger range, so the result is better.
The orthodontic process
1. Consult with the doctor
Formulate an orthodontic program. Inquire about (ordinary braces and ice crystal brackets, lingual invisible braces, etc. due to different materials and aesthetics, the price difference is large) and other related matters. It is best to consult a few more, compare and contrast, generally speaking, the regular hospitals are more quality assurance), if the economic conditions permit and love the United States can choose transparent (transparent refers to the brackets bonded to the teeth, but the wire above can still be seen close up, Kunming City, sold on the surface of the 3M ceramic bracket effect is good). If you consult the doctor to bring their own teeth X-rays to be more useful.
2, film
X-ray teeth and head bone photos. The purpose is to see the direction of development of your teeth and bones. In order to facilitate the development of accurate orthodontic methods in the future.
3, mold making
Use a kind of fast-setting adhesive to your teeth, bite 1?2 minutes can be taken out, become a model of your teeth. Spare, but also for future orthodontic comparison is convenient.
4, take pictures
The doctor will take pictures of your teeth from all angles between orthodontic treatment. (The only embarrassing thing is that there's a nurse who holds your mouth open, exposing such ugly teeth unreservedly in plain sight, and telling you to smile happily. However, after you finish the braces, and the doctor to take back, then it is a world of difference, it should be the time when self-confidence soared)
5, extraction
According to the program developed by the doctor, in batches of extraction of the teeth, the general public probably need to pull 4 or so teeth, part of the special, such as wisdom teeth, teeth are too dense, there are also pulling about 8. (Some people do not have to pull out the teeth, but they have to pull out the teeth. (Some people do not need to be extracted, only grinding teeth can be) between this if there is a cavity or something will be filled first, there is calculus will also be cleaned first. (The purpose of extracting teeth is to make room for those teeth due to overcrowding caused by the teeth of the teeth gauge position, as for the extraction of the gap will be together, this to the doctor, so do not blindly ask the doctor, is not to be extracted from the gap on the set of dentures, dentures, if you go directly to porcelain is not faster, but also suffer from the crime of ah)
6, sub-dentition
Some sub-dentition is in the extraction of the teeth when At the same time, some are carried out after the extraction of the teeth, with a tooth-splitting ring set between the upper and lower left and right teeth, generally need to be divided about 1 week. The purpose is to make the teeth move out a little bit so that the steel rings that hold the braces in place can be put in when the braces are put on. Splitting the teeth will generally be a little sore and weak, and the upper and lower teeth will be a little painful to touch!
7, on the braces
After the separation of teeth can generally be directly on the 3M braces. The dental assistant or orthodontist will dry your teeth and "etch" them. Etching treats the surfaces of your teeth so that bonding material can be added to hold the braces in place. The braces are then ligated to your teeth. A high-intensity plasma light is then rapidly directed onto the surface of the braces to complete the bonding. The archwire is ligated to the braces (unless you are wearing 3M self-ligating brackets). Done! All done! It takes 1 hour per row of teeth, so if you're getting a full set of braces, it'll take you 2 hours. (Of course, self-ligating braces or bonded pre-positioned braces will speed up the process.) (The braces are a bit abrasive, and you may be a bit sore and tender for the first week, but it will be fine after that. If you have mouth ulcers, you can spray Guilin Watermelon Cream at night before going to bed, and take some vitamin B and zinc supplements. You can also use chewing gum to stick to the areas where the mouth is rubbing. (Dentists generally do not recommend eating gum, for fear of sticking, so the way to think of their own, huh?)
8, follow-up
Generally a month follow-up. The specific time the doctor will discuss with you. (The general situation is to give you more force, so that the teeth move faster. So the first week of follow-up, you may be a little sore and tender, and then it will be fine.)
9, on the rubber band
Generally speaking, the alignment of the teeth will vary depending on their own teeth to move faster or slower and the doctor's skills in various aspects. Generally speaking, you can see some changes in about 1 month, and the teeth will be aligned in about 6 months. After the teeth are lined up, it is time to close the gap between the extracted teeth, which requires the help of a band. The bands are taken off at mealtimes. It is said that the effect of the leather band is very magical.
10, adjusting the type of stereotypes
The time to collect the gap is also the time to adjust the center line, and so the gap is closed, the center line is basically symmetrical, symmetrical face symmetry, smile will look good! (Some people may be missing their own teeth asymmetry, so the center line will not be completely neat, but as long as it is not very crooked, it does not affect the beauty) but this time is not busy removing the braces, the teeth should be a little bit of shape for a period of time!)
11, remove braces
The most exciting moment is here! To make it even more perfect, you can get your teeth cleaned or whitened. Make yourself more confident and radiant.
12, retainers
Do not think that the removal of braces is a great success. For us adults, it is even more important to pay attention to keep the shape of the teeth. So the retainer is a must. Generally speaking, the retainer is the first six months of 24-hour wear, and then wear at night. (Eating can be removed, pay attention to clean) for you to suffer these pain don't waste. Do not insist on taking the keeper is going to rebound, so remember the keeper must insist!