Although modern orthodontic treatment has a history of 20-30 years, the idea that teeth can be moved is quite old. M.S. In 625, Paulus Aegineta said that extra teeth could distort the shape of the dental arch and that this situation could be corrected by tooth extraction. When Leonardo da Vinci's drawings are examined during the Renaissance, it is seen that he made detailed studies on body proportions and used details such as lips, teeth relationship, facial proportions and the size relationship of teeth to each other in his paintings. The proportional relationships he introduced are known as the 'Golden proportion', which is used all over the world today. Scientists such as Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564), Ambrose Paré (1517-1590), Gabriele Fallopio (1523-1562) also conducted studies on the anatomy and shapes of teeth.
The basis of orthodontics was established by Pierre Fauchard in 1723. and was announced through his books published in 1728. Fauchard made the first orthodontic device in 1723 and observed simple tooth movements. In the following years, devices became increasingly advanced and more modern. Early extraction of primary teeth, which is one of the causes of orthodontic disorders, was examined by Adam A. Brunner (1737-1810) and in his books, he stated that primary teeth should never be extracted unless they are a source of pain and infection and do not cause serious distress to the patient. This rule is violated from time to time even by dentists with scientific training in today's conditions.
Surgical methods and distraction screws that have developed in recent years have led to various syndromes ranging from simple bone shortness to complex facial disorders (Crouzon, Pierre Robin). It can be used in many cases such as. Thanks to the joint work of orthodontics and plastic surgery specialists, such complex treatments can now be easily performed.
Today, the point of orthodontics is treatment with transparent aligners (Invisalign, Orthoclear), skeletal anchorage systems, orthognathic surgery to correct skeletal disorders and distraction osteogenesis. It also includes treatments such as: Recent developments have made orthodontic treatment easier for the orthodontist and more comfortable for the patient. Your pain continues.
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