There are many different types of orthodontics.
Today's topic is orthodontics.
Let's take a look at the types of orthodontics together with the actual examples.
I hope it's time for me to think about what kind of orthodontics is suitable for me.
There are many different types of orthodontics
Most patients often think that orthodontics is simply a treatment that makes crooked teeth neat.
However, orthodontics is not just a treatment that makes teeth neat, but also a treatment that plays a greater role.
It corrects the various skeletal incongruities that can occur in the process of growth and makes the teeth function properly.
These orthodontics are divided into ways of using wire in a large context and not using it.
Labial Braces and Lingual Braces
There are two ways of using wire.
 Labial braces with wire located outside the teeth |
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It is also once again distinguished depending on the material of the bracket that secures the wire.
Metal Brackets and Ceramic Brackets
Although braces using ceramics has become common, the image you usually think of when you say "braces" is the metal bracket on the left.
If you watch the American Drama UGLY BETTY, you can see the colour O-ring hanging on this metal bracket to make it more beautiful. Yes, some orthodontic patients, such as the Betty, even made colourful braces with coloured rubber rings to show people. But many people don't like to show their braces.
This is probably because naturalness is a symbol of beauty.
As is above example, there are some people who rarely ask to do it like Betty, but most patients often do it with ceramic brackets because they don;t want it to be obvious.
BUT the problem is the wire!
The wire is usually made of titanium or stainless steel. so it's not asthetically superior.
There are manu patients who think that orthodontic treatment is odne to make the teeth straight. However, the purpose of the braces is to solve irregularities, protrusion, jaw joint problems, etc. and to make the teeth use longer and healthier.
There are people who are hesitate to braces because of inconvenience or because of problems shown to people. But luckily, There's another form of braces for these people.
In many countries, there is a transparent braces produces by dental laboratory. So some patients are confused about the domestic transparent orthodontic and Invisalign. The critical difference between the two devices is whether the braces are possible even in cases of difficulty. (Because there are differences in materials itself)
Because transparents orthodontics has created a big issues to be on the news many times in korea, patients often ask, "Is it relaly possible for me to do transparent braces?"
Invisalign(or other transparents braces that is strong enough and delicately made) can be applied to most braces cases. However, it is important to note satisfaction of the braces may vary depending on dentist's clinical experience.
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There is one more difference between transparent and traditional braces procedure.
You can look at the movements of your teeth in advance through simulation.
From the patient's point of view, it is difficult to see the difference between braces with extractions and without extractions intuitively through consultation. However, simulations provied an intuitive comparison of teeth as they prograss.
Predicting treatment outcomes in advance is one of the great advantages of a digitalized system, in which dentists and patients work together with the same goal. This is why patients with great anxiety need this system.
In my opinion, digitalized dentistry is not only a highly effective treatment but also a device that makes better communicate with patients.
The intuitive visibility of patients after treatment has a significant impact on determining the direction of the overall braces treatment. (Actually, there was a patient who was asking that she want her canine come out more and look younger that the simulation.)
Usually, when we watch a movie, we watch the trailer and figure out the contents of the movie. We decide in advance whether to watch a movie or not.
Another reason for the hesitation in having braces is food.
There are patients who stop orthodontics becausei of the stress of not being able to eat what they want to eat as much as they want, so you can easily guess their concerns.
Usually, a lot of food gets stuck in the brackets. As soon as you put it in, the bracket gets swept into your mouth and you get hurt. Even though you try to brush your teeth meticulously, it's not easy beause of the brackets. For ceramic braces, people often hesitate to eat food such as coffee, tea, or curry because it discolours them.
On the other hand, in the case of Clear aligner such as Invisalign, it is possible to remove the device, eat food, and brush your teeth and it's very good for your oral hygiene.
In particular, office workers and students who need to do braces often have important interviews or meetings, but even thenm they can take out the aligner and proceed with their schedules.
In addition, patients who are forced to stay abroad for a long time can also do braces treatment with clear aligner because they replace the aligners step by step according to the pre-planned schedule.
If your dentist provide online consultation system, you can check and recieve appropriate prescriptions by uploading photos to the internet.
On the other hand, there are disadvantages of being removable.
The patients' will is the most important thing.
Clear aligner must be worn for a certain abount of time a day to achieve a high effect. If you don't wear the device for a long time, the teeth may turn back on and you may have to rebuild the plan, which in turn slows the treatment to the end.
Orthodontics treatment using brackets is impossible to remove, so there are many inconveniences, but patients are more active in treatment because of the inconvenience. Because they can't wait to finish. Of course there are cases when you give up early because it hurt too much.
On the other hand, clear aligner does not hurt and irritate aesthetically, so patients may proceed more generously and the period may be extended.
In conclusion, since each type of orthodontic treatment has distict strenths and weaknesses, it is most important to find the corrective method that suits you.
If you think your will is a little weak, you can see good effects through metal or ceramic braces.
If you don;t visit the dentist oftenm or if you want something more aesthetic, you can chooe clear aligner.
Therefore, the best way is to visit several hospitals for consultation and find the appropricate orthodontics and dentist for you.