The timed use of an orthodontic appliance in the course of growth is more than a necessary treatment in the case of poor positioning, lack of growth of the bone bases, improving the profile of the face and the volume of the lips in a visible way of young patients. This is a therapy the use of which can cancel the unwanted speech of dental extractions.
Removable Orthodontics Appliances
What are the removable appliances?
Removable orthodontic appliances are mainly composed of acrylic resin (or hypoallergenic plastic material) to which the metal wires are connected, useful for anchoring and moving individual teeth.
How many types of removable appliances are there?
There are two types of removable appliances:
Those intended only for the upper or lower arch, which allow to eliminate the divergences of the crossbite, close the interdental spaces and widen the dental arches.
This type of equipment is used to maintain or increase the space in the arch. The rapid expander of the palate and a fixed cemented appliance which increases the inter-arch space by expanding the bone.
Those intended for both dental arches, which allow to modify the morphology of the lower jaw, adjusting the bite.
Who can wear a removable appliance?
The device can be worn by patients of all ages. From the child who has only a few permanent teeth to the teenager engaged in multiple sports activities. The removable orthodontic appliance can be worn or removed at any time.
How is the removable orthodontic appliance used?
The device can be worn by patients of all ages. From the child who has only a few permanent teeth to the teenager engaged in multiple sports activities. The removable orthodontic appliance can be worn or removed at any time.
How long does the treatment last?
The duration of the treatment is variable, much depends on the tendency of the teeth to move.
On average it can go from 2 to 5 years, but in some cases it can last even longer.