Incorrect bite is not just an aesthetic defect, but also an orthodontic pathology that requires treatment. Today, thanks to the development of modern medicine, bite correction is an almost painless and effective procedure.
Many patients are sure that a visit to an orthodontist is necessary only in one case: with uneven teeth. However, in reality this is far from the case. Many orthodontic pathologies not visible to the average layman, but can cause serious health problems. Malocclusion is one of the most common pathologies.
Bite anomalies are diagnosed in a predominant number of people. They cause an uneven load on the teeth, which leads to their increased abrasion, as well as wear of the temporomandibular joint. For his recovery surgery may be required.
A normal bite is a bite in which the upper front teeth overlap the crowns of the lower ones. third, while the upper incisors are in close contact with the lower ones. All other options are a deviation from the norm and require orthodontic treatment from specialists. Malocclusion is of several types. It depends on the treatment strategy its duration and cost. Get advice on treatment from an orthodontist at the K+31 clinic, you can call the phone number or use the appointment form on the website. Leave your contact details and we will call you back within 15 minutes.
Pathologies of bite differ depending on the location of the teeth in the oral cavity:
Dental treatment
Implantation and prosthetics Teeth whitening Immediate implantation ALL-ON-4 CBCT Bite correction Installation of veneersOrthopedic dentistry
Orthodontics Treatment of periodontitis Children's dentistry 3D scanning Pediatric dentistry under anesthesia Root canal treatment Dental treatment under a microscope Fixed prosthetics Removable prostheticsPlastic surgery of soft tissues of the oral cavity
Tooth extraction
Single stage dental implants
Classical two-stage dental implantation
Full dental implants
Lingual braces
Vestibular multi-loop braces
Installation of braces
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The decision on how exactly the treatment will be carried out is determined by the attending physician in each case. To do this, the doctor conducts a diagnosis. It includes an orthopantomogram or computed tomography of the jaws. The choice of treatment method is influenced by the age of the patient, the type of malocclusion, the presence of concomitant diseases.
Braces are orthodontic non-removable structures. They are most often used to correct an overbite. Braces are a system consisting of special locks that are glued to each tooth. Thanks to the metal arc threaded through them, a tension is created that allows the teeth to move in the right direction. Bracket systems are of the following types:
Correction with the use of braces depends both on the wishes of the patient and on the degree of complexity of the malocclusion. Metal are almost universal, but lingual ones are suitable only in cases with minor defects
Aligners are special removable mouth guards that are made from transparent polymer materials based on dental casts. They must be removed when brushing your teeth or eating. During the correction of the bite by this method, the patient needs to change them approximately every 2 weeks for a new mouthguard, with little or no involvement of a doctor. The entire responsibility for the treatment in this case lies entirely with the patient. If he misses even one of the required mouthguards, an existing defect may become worse, or a new one may appear. In such a situation, treatment will have to be restarted.
Trainers are special silicone tires that are installed on the upper and lower jaw. Due to their softness and elasticity, the trainers perfectly follow the shape of the teeth. This method is indicated for minor bite pathologies, as well as to consolidate the result already obtained using other methods. Trainers must be worn at night and for several hours during the day.
In orthodontics, surgical operations are rarely used and only in extreme cases. Specialists try to choose the treatment in such a way that you do not have to resort to it. However, there are indications for which surgery is necessary:
Definitely yes. Problems with bite are not just an aesthetic defect, and a serious factor in the development of various diseases (mainly dental). Incorrect bite can cause the following consequences:
The list of consequences is unlimited. Anatomically incorrect bite can lead to other, more serious consequences.
Correction of the bite is also mandatory before prosthetics. Otherwise, if the crowns are installed without prior treatment, they will not last long. Improper load on the teeth will lead to their rapid destruction.
Previously, it was believed that bite correction is possible only in adolescence. People who did not undergo orthodontic treatment in childhood did not even know that bite pathologies and uneven teeth can be corrected even in adulthood. However, in reality it is not so.
It has been scientifically proven that bite correction is a procedure that is effective at any age. The main thing is to choose the most suitable bracket system. For example, for adolescent patients braces are predominantly used (metal, lingual, etc.). For adults, the use of self-adjusting braces is more suitable.
The strategy for correcting the bite is made up by orthodontists after the diagnosis. This allows you to choose the most optimal option, which will allow in a relatively short time make the bite anatomically correct. In the medical center K+31 for bite correction in Moscow they use only the most effective and proven methods.
The duration of orthodontic correction with the use of braces is individual for each specific case. The term depends on the complexity of the case. Small defects can be corrected in six months, but for the treatment of more complex pathologies may take 1 to 2 years. The maximum period of bite correction in adults takes about 2.5 years.