A beautiful smile makes a person charming. But not everyone has naturally straight teeth. Many have to use modern alignment tools. One of them is braces on the teeth, installed in the orthodontic office. The types and installation of these devices are described in the article.
Varieties
In modern dentistry, braces are offered with which you can get rid of various dental defects:
- Traditional based on stainless steel. Sometimes products from a combined alloy of titanium and nickel are installed. These braces are considered the most common in dental practice.
- Clear braces. They are considered a cosmetic alternative to standard metal fixtures. Such products are less noticeable and are more combined with the natural coloring of tooth enamel. Dental braces are made of plastic or ceramic and function in the same way as metal braces. Clear elastic or iron ties are included with them to make the design less noticeable.
- Products with gilding. If you are allergic to alloy componentsmetals, then such staples will be the best choice. Neutral material is not able to have any effect on the human body. In addition, such devices are aesthetically pleasing, which is why many people choose them.
- Lingual braces are placed on the back of the teeth, so they are hardly noticeable. Adjusting them is not easy, especially since people experience discomfort due to the constant friction of the tongue on the products while moving.
- Smart record. This is a modern development of dentistry. In such a device, there are special chips with which the pressure of the brace on the teeth is regulated. This reduces the time required to perform orthodontic procedures.
Device Features
In order for the braces to align the teeth to perform their functions, the design must consist of:
- braces or staples;
- shinkov, or elastic rings;
- orthodontic wire;
- ligatures;
- guide tube.
Brackets are presented in the form of square metal brackets, fixed on the teeth, connected with fixing parts. Modern devices have the same principle of operation. The differences are only in the external characteristics and materials, which determines the price of the product.
When installed?
Staples are required when:
- occlusion pathologies;
- pathological expansion or contraction of the palate;
- outpacing the growth of one jaw;
- Misaligned teeth;
- the presence of large gaps between the teeth in the smile area.
Please note that these indications apply to children. In adults, the situation is somewhat more complicated due to the following reasons:
- The jaw is fully formed, so it is not possible to increase or decrease the palate. Therefore, products are used only to eliminate excess distance between teeth in the smile area and to correct abnormal bite.
- For adults, it is preferable to use braces, and staples can be used to fix the effect.
- The sooner a problem with the dentition is detected, the easier it will be to get rid of oral defects with braces.
Contraindications
Constructions cannot be fixed at:
- Tooth decay. If a person does not want to treat his teeth, then the dentist will not be able to install braces for him. In addition, after treatment for a certain period, the installation of corrective products is prohibited.
- Insufficient oral care. All orthodontic appliances need careful daily care. When it is not performed, plaque accumulates under the structures, which causes an inflammatory process. As a result, the patient has not only malocclusion, but also caries.
- Allergies. This is due to the reaction to the materials from which the staples are made. If a person has a strong sensitivity to them, then he should tell the doctor about it. The specialist will change the typestaples. These products should not be installed in case of severe allergy to the material of the archwire. But this rarely happens.
- Acute inflammatory process. This applies to stomatitis, glossitis, periodontitis, periodontitis.
The listed factors are relative contraindications. When they need to consult with a specialist. It is likely that suitable dental correction measures will be selected. But there are also absolute restrictions. Staples must not be installed at:
- serious mental disorders;
- HIV or AIDS;
- blood clotting disorders;
- tuberculosis;
- diabetes;
- incomplete dentition;
- epilepsy;
- tumors;
- STD;
- substance abuse.
Installation
To put braces on your teeth, you need to go through the following steps:
- The dentist takes an X-ray and examines the patient's information. He must determine the location of the teeth and their roots.
- Afterwards, a plaster cast and modeling of the teeth on the upper and lower jaw of a person before treatment is performed, which is necessary to evaluate the results during the application of braces.
- Then, elastic rubber rings are fixed on the molars. Sometimes metal fixing parts are installed, the fixation of which is carried out with cement.
- When the fixing composition has hardened, you can install the brackets on the teeth. Before and after photos allow you to evaluate the effect of this alignment. For installationa special substance is used, which, due to exposure to the lamp, becomes solid. There, the locks are fixed on the surface of the teeth, and then a metal arc is pulled through them. Based on the structural features of the dentition, the thickness of the arch is determined. This is how the pressure level is determined. Then the arc is fixed on elastic rings (or taverns).
- At the end, the dentist checks the quality of the locks and provides recommendations to the client about caring for the teeth.
After Installation
The condition of the teeth before and after the brackets can be seen from the photo. Within a year after the procedure, you need to go to the dentist to draw the arc. During the alignment of the dentition, components are sometimes changed. If the locks come off during the operation of the staples, then you need to visit a doctor. During the wearing of products, people do not have painful symptoms. Only at first, slight discomfort may be felt due to the presence of foreign parts in the mouth. Lingual braces usually cause inconvenience.
When there is no need to wear staples, they are removed and cleaned of adhesive residue. Sometimes there is a need for dental treatment due to caries, since when wearing an orthodontic product, oral hygiene is usually insufficient. Then a supporting structure is selected. For example, a record or kappa.
Product data can be deleted from time to time. As you can see from the photo, braces on the teeth allow you to align them. After that, there is no need for prosthetics or restoration procedures, which is a huge plus.this treatment.
Care
If braces are installed on the teeth of children or adults, then cleaning should be done for at least 2 minutes. You need to get sections under the arc. Floss is threaded under it and the area between the brackets is cleaned. This is how you brush all your teeth, including the back teeth.
Plaque under the arc should be removed with a special brush. Rinsing products freshen breath and clean the mouth. Everything is done with the front arc. Although at first one should not expect the visual appeal of the product, but in the future there will be even and beautiful teeth.
Eat foods that need to be chewed less, such as soups, purees. Do not eat solid food so that its remains do not get stuck under the arc. The process of eliminating foods can be painful. Braces are usually worn for 6-12 months, it all depends on the structure of the dentition.
Cost
Installation of staples is an expensive procedure. The price depends on:
- material;
- producer popularity;
- duration of treatment.
Advanced technology usually costs more. The cost of installing 1 bracket is 9000-30000 rubles and more. The installation of such devices allows you to get rid of problems with your teeth. Although this is an expensive procedure, but the effect is worth the money spent. The treatment is painless and does not cause inconvenience, the main thing is to provide the necessary care.
