age limit:
There is no age limit in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment can be performed on anyone with healthy gums
orthodontic treatment.
limit of orthodontics:
Orthodontics can move teeth within the jaw bones, but does not depend on tooth color. and
It does not benefit the shape of the teeth. While the problem of repairing missing teeth can sometimes be solved by closing the gaps
, many times it is necessary to work together with other branches of dentistry, such as surgery or prosthesis
. When the problem belongs to the bones rather than the teeth
In some severe cases, support from surgical branches
may be required.
aesthetic and interdisciplinary treatments
When aesthetic dentistry applications are desired for people with orthodontic problems such as crookedness or random gaps in their natural teeth
(lamina,
veneer, etc.), if the orthodontic problem is corrected first, the result will be very high. It can be different, natural and
much more successful. In these cases, very short-term (lasting 1-3 months)
orthodontic treatments can be performed.
treatment fees
Orthodontic procedures are generally completed after the treatment. It is charged in direct proportion to how long it will take and how many
various materials will be used. However,
it is never necessary to pay as much as the amount to be paid for the procedures required to repair the damage caused by that orthodontic disorder and replace the damaged
aesthetics. Orthodontics is an invaluable
investment in your teeth that you will use for a lifetime
and whose return will benefit you in many ways.
treatment duration
Among the orthodontic treatments, the longest lasting ones are the treatments given to children in which growth is monitored and directed
. Treatments for adults only concern the teeth
in cases where treatment of the jaw bones is not required
treatments last an average of 1-1.5 years, regardless of the age of the patient
. There are also short-term (1-3
months) orthodontic treatments performed before aesthetic treatments for adults.
Who is an orthodontist?
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that requires another 4-6 years of education after 5 years of dentistry education.
Considering that treatments can last around 2 years
, dentists who have received orthodontic training can become competent by completing the treatment of 60-120 cases under the supervision and guidance of their instructors
and following at least 1000 treatment plans. This
long training period is required for them to become orthodontists.
The main skill is not to be able to make orthodontic appliances or apply them to the teeth, but to be able to plan the treatment correctly and at the right time. .
This is also given in specialist training.
Do not let people who are not orthodontic specialists gain this experience unsupervised
in your children! It is possible to search for specialist orthodontists registered with the association on the website of the Turkish Orthodontic Association.
first examination:
The first examination is the meeting with the doctor for the patient. It is the process in which information is obtained about and possible treatment methods, the patient's expectations are determined for the doctor, and the necessary data is collected to create a treatment plan.
Forms:
The forms that must be filled out in the first examination session are for determining the patient's treatment needs
and informing them about the treatments.
Radiograms:
The orthodontist may request some x-rays to decide on the treatment plan.
Deciding on the treatment plan:
The orthodontist can be monitored while deciding on the treatment plan. He explains the methods with their advantages and disadvantages to his patients. The final decision among treatment alternatives
is made jointly by the patient, his family, and the doctor, if he so desires.
The orthodontic patient is not only the person treated by the doctor, but also the doctor.
It is an individual who works together to bring his teeth to the best point he desires with treatment.
Treatment partnership produces the best results:
The best treatment results occur when the orthodontist and the patient work collaboratively
toward the result. Proper use of orthodontic devices ,
Ensuring oral hygiene meticulously and attending appointments regularly are indispensable for this joint
work.
Is it necessary to extract teeth?
Tooth extraction is now almost rarely a recommended form of treatment. However
If it is recommended by the orthodontist, if it is not extracted, there is definitely a situation where the health of the patient's
other teeth will be in danger. One of them
or some of them have been sacrificed.
pricing and payment plans:
Pricing is generally determined by the materials used in the treatment and the duration of the treatment. true
proportional. Traditional devices are generally more economical than aesthetic orthodontic devices. Orthodontic treatment fees do not include extractions, prosthetics and surgical procedures that may be required. The patient is obliged to pay separately for all treatment requirements of other branches that may occur during the treatment (for example, a tooth decays and the need for a filling
filling).
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