MOBILE BRACES

Patients can remove and reinsert this type of device into the mouth. Mobile braces can be packaged in different shapes according to different purposes and different oral hygiene situations. Do not forget that this orthodontic appliance must also be kept for a long time often for at least 22 hours a day.

The use of mobile braces

Functional orthopedics of the jaws

It means that with a mobile braces effects on bone growth and muscle activity can be obtained. That's the reason why it is possible to use mobile braces for children.

Orthodontic

- In a limited way, to move only the teeth without acting on the bone or muscles.

Maintenance

At the end of an orthodontic process, when complete braces are removed, the use of mobile braces helps keep the teeth to maintain the position achieved.

The advantages:

- It is easier to clean teeth and even the braces.

- Being removable they can be more tolerable.

- They can be removed when eating, or on occasions when it feels inconvenient.

The disadvantages:

- Precise positioning cannot be achieved.

- Since they are removable, they must be kept almost all day (22-23 hours a day).

- The purposes achievable with its use are limited.

METAL BRACES

This is the most known and traditional type of orthodontic braces. When we talk about orthodontics, we certainly think of fixed metal braces, with its metal arch shape and its small attachments, the tiles. The metal arch follows the shape of the dental arch, and the tiles are glued on each tooth.

This way, the metal braces exerts a force on the teeth attachments to adjust the alignment of the teeth.The classic and traditional type is called "edgewise".

The advantages

They are the most efficient and classic solution for tooth alignment problems and bone problems.

The disadvantages.

- Requires tooth cleaning after each meal.

- Irritation or small blisters on the cheeks and lips (over the period where you're getting used to the braces).

- Certain types of food must be avoided, such as gums and candies, which stick to the braces and teeth.

AESTHETIC BRACES

The aesthetic braces are similar to the "edgewise" orthodontic appliance in form, function, and differ only aesthetically from the classic type. The applied tiles are of a transparent material (it is sapphire or acrylic) or of the color of the teeth (brackets or ceramic tiles). Arches can also be transparent or tooth-colored.

The advantages

- The most efficient and general solution for tooth alignment problems.

- Less visible or completely hidden.

- They are fitted in like the traditional ones, but they are more suitable for adults.

The disadvantages

- Requires cleaning of teeth after each meal.

- Irritation or small blisters on the cheeks and lips.

- Certain types of food must be avoided, such as gums, candies, which stick to the orthodontic appliance and teeth.

- The price is higher.

LINGUAL BRACES

This is a type of aesthetic braces as well, which differ from the other type in form and function. In a lingual braces the metal attachments are cemented onto the inner wall of the teeth so nothing can be seen. This is why it is called the lingual or invisible braces.

The advantages

- A hidden orthodontic appliance is not noticed.

- A good alternative to the classic orthodontic appliance to treat light problems of occlusion and positioning of the teeth.

- The aesthetic of the patient's smile is not compromised.

- The results are obtainable quickly.

- The enamel and gums are not damaged.

The disadvantages

- It is not suitable for all cases of orthodontic intervention.

- At the beginning it can influence its pronunciation.

- Requires more attention for dental cleaning.