ORTHODONTIC TREATMENTS
WHAT IS ORTHODONTICS ?
Orthodontics is a specialization within the field of dentistry that requires additional training and certification. Orthodontic treatment involves correcting malocclusion, which is the misalignment of a bite or incorrect spacing between teeth. This is usually accomplished through the use of orthodontic braces or clear aligners such as Invisalign.
Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
Straighter teeth give you more than a great smile they also help to reduce your risk for tooth decay and gum disease. If left untreated by a dentist, tooth decay and gum disease can cause mouth sores, tender or bleeding gums, bad breath and possible tooth loss.Having braces can assist with straight teeth, helping you to avoid problems such as an improper bite, difficulty speaking or chewing, and jaw problems.
Type of Orthodontic treatments
1) Metal Braces
MBT? Versatile+ Appliance System
The MBT? Versatile+ Appliance System is a combined set of appliances and solutions that work together to provide an efficient means to address all levels of clinical challenges.
The MBT Versatile+ Appliance System leverages decades of scientific research and clinical experience together into one methodology. It is centered around patient-focused bracket selection, stable arch control, continuous light force sliding mechanics, accurate bracket placement and effective diagnosis and treatment planning. The treatment philosophy that encompasses these elements delivers an innovative approach to many treatment challenges.
2) Ceramic Braces
The Clarity? brand family of ceramic brackets from 3M Unitek offers the look your patients want, with the functionality you prefer. In fact, ceramic brackets give patients a lot to smile about: A comfortable, sculptured design, an attractive, translucent appearance and perhaps best of all, the self-confidence that comes from wearing brackets that look as good as they perform.
3) Damon Braces How invisalign work
Open new doors to practice efficiency, clinical flexibility, patient comfort and aesthetics with the all-new, all-metal Damon Q a major step forward in low-friction, passive self-ligation technology that delivers far more than straight teeth.
4) Gimini SL Braces
3M Unitek brings you an enhanced self-ligating appliance system that features an evolved third generation clip, improved self-ligating molar brackets and additional prescriptions for the faster results you expect.
5) Clarity SL Braces
Clarity? SL Self-Ligating Brackets incorporating SmartClip? Self-Ligating System technology, are the only ceramic brackets that are passive self-ligating and feature an open slot, true twin edgewise design. You can feel confident that Clarity SL brackets will deliver difference-making advantages throughout every phase of treatment.
6) Damon Clear Braces
The passive self-ligating bracket whose beauty is more than skin deep. Damon Clear combines the look and comfort image-conscious patients demand with the strength and functionality discriminating clinicians need.
- A patient preferred aesthetic bracket with a 100% clear body and doorLow friction, passive self-ligating brackets combined with the Damon
- System's hi-tech light-force archwires resulting in less unwanted forces
- Crystal clear design with polycrystalline alumina (PCA) that is resistant to staining
- Patented SpinTek slide for easy wire changes
- Smooth, rounded corners for outstanding patient comfort
- Patented laser-etched pad for optimal bond strength and reliability
7) Lingual Braces
Patient demand for aesthetic solutions is driving lingual orthodontics to unprecedented popularity as people seek beautiful smiles without the obvious appearance of metal or ceramic brackets.
8) Invisalign Aligner
Invisalign treatment is an orthodontic treatment that uses a series of clear aligners to gradually shift and align teeth. There are no braces and no archwires. Invisalign is removable, comfortable and clear.
