Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that regulates crooked teeth and incompatible jaw relationships with the help of a number of apparatus. Dentists who undertake orthodontic treatment are called orthodontists. Orthodontic treatment is applied during the period of primary teeth, eliminating problems that arise due to habits such as thumb sucking and lip biting. With orthodontic treatment, permanent defects in the skeletal structure of the jaw are prevented. Mixed dentition is also within the scope of orthodontics. During this period, both milk teeth and permanent teeth are in the mouth. If milk teeth are lost early and cannot guide the permanent teeth coming from underneath, space shortages occur. Orthodontics deals with eliminating these stenoses. At the same time, jaw development continues during this period. Interjaw incompatibility, which occurs as a result of the development of the lower and upper jaw not being in harmony with each other, is also within the scope of orthodontics. During the period of permanent teeth, orthodontics deals with the correction of disorders in the tooth rows. The treatment of irregularities that occur due to gum diseases and the treatment of irregularities that occur due to congenitally missing or subsequently lost teeth are also within the scope of orthodontics.
Before starting orthodontic treatment, all caries and gums in the mouth are treated. diseases must be treated. Regardless of the form of fixed orthodontic treatment or removable orthodontic treatment, oral hygiene should be taken into consideration during orthodontic treatment. If a removable orthodontic appliance is used, the appliance should be removed and the teeth should be brushed after meals. Equal attention should be paid to the hygiene of the orthodontic appliance.
The brackets used in fixed orthodontic treatment are very suitable areas for the accumulation of food residues. B. For this reason, food residues between brackets and wires are carefully cleaned by using orthodontic toothbrushes after meals. If oral hygiene is not taken into consideration, it is inevitable for cavities and gum problems to occur during orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontic treatment is a long-lasting treatment and monthly checks are required. For this reason, the person should be willing for orthodontic treatment and should not miss his appointments. If a breakage, rupture or dislocation occurs in any orthodontic appliance used, it is necessary to consult an orthodontist without wasting time, as the treatment may be negatively affected.
Reinforcement treatment is very important in orthodontic treatment. Reinforcement treatment must be followed in order to maintain the position of the teeth.
Read: 0
