The common orthodontic treatment methods currently used in dental clinics usually include the following:
1. Preventive orthodontic treatment: it is mainly used to get rid of early bad habits and maintain the defects of premature loss of deciduous teeth.
2. Block orthodontic treatment: mainly used for the treatment of early severe dentition crowding and early tooth deformity.
3. General orthodontic treatment: it is mainly used for the treatment of various malocclusions in the replacement dentition period and the permanent dentition period.
4. Surgical correction: Severe bony malocclusion occurs after the teeth grow and develop. At this time, surgery and orthodontic treatment are required.
After clarifying the treatment methods, the dentist will generally communicate with the patient to choose orthodontic appliances according to the patient's situation and economic affordability. Usually, there are the following types of orthodontic appliances:
Fixed appliances: Metal ordinary brackets: smooth surface, small size, strong and durable, economical and affordable.
Metal self-locking brackets: the advantage is that metal self-locking brackets use locking plates to replace the ligature wire of traditional metal ordinary brackets, the friction between the appliance and the oral cavity is reduced, the correction cycle is shortened, and no additional ligation and fixation is required, which can shorten the follow-up time, The friction comfort is greatly enhanced compared with ordinary brackets. The price will be more expensive than ordinary brackets.
Ceramic brackets: The color of this bracket is close to the color of natural teeth, and the aesthetics are better.
Ceramic self-ligating brackets: Combining the aesthetics of ceramic brackets with the structural advantages of self-ligating brackets, it is a type of fixed appliance.
Bracket-free clear aligner: This kind of aligner is what we usually call an invisible aligner. It is usually made of transparent material, with good aesthetics, and there is no obvious foreign body sensation when wearing it. It can be taken off and worn by itself. It maintains the original appearance of the teeth from the outside, and will not make the patient feel the psychological pressure of the braces girl or the braces brother. Invisible aligners will increase the interval between follow-up visits but will reduce the number of follow-up visits. The way to clean teeth and aligners is also relatively simple, it is easier to maintain oral hygiene, and comfort is also the best.
Movable appliance: This appliance can be removed and worn by the patients themselves, and is usually used for early preventive correction and blocking correction.
Functional appliance: The malocclusion is corrected by the muscle strength of the oromandibular system, some are removable appliances, and some are fixed appliances.
