In recent years, the demand for orthodontic treatment of adults, whose awareness has increased in terms of dental, jaw and facial health and aesthetics, has increased. In addition, with advancing technology, the increase in aesthetic treatment options such as aesthetic braces, transparent plate treatment, and lingual orthodontics has made orthodontic treatment attractive for adults.
Our goals in adult treatment include meeting the patient's expectations regarding dental and facial aesthetics and improving chewing function. and making it compatible with the jaw joint, distributing it to all teeth by distributing the excess forces on the teeth due to unwanted tooth contact, ensuring that the teeth can be cleaned more easily and better with their proper alignment, and arranging the teeth for prosthetic purposes.
Orthodontic treatment is possible at all ages. . Only teeth and gums need to be healthy. Therefore, gum procedures may be required before and after orthodontic treatment in adults.
In adults with problems in the jaw structure, the end of growth and development changes the course of orthodontic treatment. Teeth can be moved with wire treatment, which we call fixed orthodontic treatment, but when a change in the jaw structure is required, a procedure called orthognathic surgery is required. In this treatment method, the orthodontist and oral surgeon work together. As a result, the patient's soft tissues such as teeth, jaw bones, lips, cheek and chin tip can achieve an aesthetic appearance that is compatible and proportional to the entire face.
Since the bone structure in adult patients is harder and more fragile than in children, during tooth movement. Slower tooth movement is achieved by applying lighter forces. Although this may suggest that the treatment period will be longer than in children, the treatment duration does not differ much since adults' oral hygiene and cooperation are more effective than children.
There are different types of brackets used in fixed orthodontic treatment. These include conventional metal brackets, capped brackets, porcelain brackets and sapphire brackets.
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