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Medical orthodontics, there have been many therapeutic methods that are undergoing development, in order to get the best results at the lowest cost and without complications, and one of the dental fields that has evolved greatly recently is medical orthodontics, which We will address all the information about it in this article.

Medical orthodontics

Medical orthodontics

Medical orthodontics is considered one of the most common dental specialties recommended by doctors for its guaranteed results. It is a procedure in which a device consisting of several parts made of certain materials is installed on the teeth. The parts are installed on the tooth surface, pressed and stretched tightly to allow room for the teeth to move. In the following paragraphs, we will present the most important types of medical orthodontics, how it is installed and its estimated cost.

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Types of medical orthodontics

Medical orthodontics is considered one of the most effective therapeutic procedures that has many types, including:

Metallic medical orthodontics

It is one of the oldest types of fixed orthodontics. It is a procedure in which parts made of rust-resistant steel material are installed. The doctor installs the parts on the tooth surface, presses and stretches them to allow the teeth to move to their original position. It is used to treat severe dental problems, but metal orthodontics is not suitable for patients with metal allergies, as it has an unattractive appearance to many people.

Internal medical orthodontics

Internal orthodontics is considered one of the best invisible fixed orthodontic types. It is called hidden or lingual orthodontics by doctors. It is a device installed behind the teeth facing the tongue. It consists of metal parts that rely on pressure and tension to move the teeth to the correct position. But it is difficult to install and clean, in addition to its high cost compared to other types.

Ceramic medical orthodontics

Ceramic orthodontics is considered one of the most famous types used in orthodontics installation of the invisible fixed type. It is a device consisting of several parts made of ceramic material, which is characterized by its similarity to the teeth as it blends with the natural tooth color and thus looks good. It is used as a good alternative to metal orthodontics in the case of patients who suffer from metal allergies, but it can be easily broken, so it requires special care.

Transparent medical orthodontics

It is one of the newest invisible orthodontic types. It consists of a set of clear plastic or acrylic molds that are custom made for the patient. These molds are easy to install and remove. That’s why the doctor insists that the patient wear it for at least 22 hours a day except for eating and brushing. It is used to treat minor dental problems. For more information about transparent invisible orthodontics click here.

Advantages of medical orthodontics

Medical orthodontics is considered one of the good options for treating problems because it has many advantages, including:

• The patient gets teeth with a good and healthy appearance, which increases the patient’s self-confidence.
• It realigns the teeth and makes them equal next to each other.
• It improves speech and pronunciation processes, especially in children.
• It increases the efficiency of teeth and makes them perform their main functions of chewing and grinding food.
• It fills the gaps between the teeth.
• It corrects crooked or crowded teeth.
• Repairing overbite or deep bite.
• It brings back the protrusion of the teeth and jaw.

Disadvantages of medical orthodontics

Medical orthodontics has some disadvantages, which we will discuss in this paragraph:

• Exposing the teeth and jaw bones to severe pressure from the orthodontic device during the installation period.
• Feeling pain in the teeth due to tooth sensitivity when consuming cold or hot drinks.
• Its cost may not suit many patients.
• The treatment process takes many years.
• Appearance of white spots on the tooth surface due to brackets.
• Ulceration, swelling and inflammation of the gums due to friction of orthodontics.
• Difficulty eating and speaking in the first few days after installation.

Disadvantages of medical orthodontics

Candidates for medical orthodontic installation

There are many cases that have many problems that are candidates for orthodontic installation, including:

1. People suffering from irregular, uneven teeth.
2. Patients with overbite or deep bite problems.
3. In case the patient suffers from protruding jaws.
4. The patient feels unable to easily chew and grind food.
5. Some patients, especially children, suffer from speech and pronunciation problems.
6. If the patient has crooked or crowded teeth.

Steps to install medical orthodontics

Installing medical orthodontics is a simple procedure that goes through some steps:

1. The doctor examines the patient’s teeth and diagnoses them well using medical tools in order to determine dental problems and find the appropriate treatment for them.
2. The patient may undergo some diagnostic tests on the teeth and mouth using x-rays to ensure there are no other problems and take panoramic images of the teeth.
3. Treating any problem the teeth suffer from, such as decay or gum inflammation, before installing the medical orthodontics.
4. In case there are any extra or milk teeth, they must be extracted before installing the orthodontics.
5. The doctor takes measurements and dimensions of the teeth and mouth in order to prepare orthodontic parts.
6. The installation session begins with a deep cleaning of the teeth in order to get rid of bacteria and tartar from the tooth surface.
7. The brackets are placed on the tooth surface with strong adhesive.
8. A wire is inserted between the brackets and tied together and stretched tightly.
9. Pieces of rubber are installed, which direct the teeth to their proper position, then the orthodontics is pressed.
10. After making sure the orthodontics is fixed, the doctor provides a set of instructions for taking care of the teeth and orthodontics during the installation period.

How to take care of medical orthodontics

When installing orthodontics, there are some things the patient must do in order to take care of the teeth and orthodontics:

• Clean the teeth with appropriate preparations daily at least 3 times.
• Choose several types of brushes, one for cleaning the teeth with soft bristles on the gums, and another for orthodontic parts with thin bristles to penetrate easily inside it.
• Use toothpastes containing substances such as fluoride that work to protect teeth from decay.
• Eliminate oral bacteria and prevent their spread by gargling with a medical mouthwash.
• Remove food debris stuck between teeth with floss.
• Commitment to a monthly doctor’s visit to examine the teeth and tighten the orthodontics.
• Limit the quality of foods the patient consumes, staying away from solid, chewy and tough types.
• Stop using teeth to open things or bite nails.
• Refrain from consuming carbonated drinks that contain dyes such as caffeine.

What is the appropriate age for orthodontics?

Some may ask about the appropriate age for installing orthodontics; Many doctors confirmed that any age can install dental orthodontics, as long as the conditions for its installation are met, including the completion of jaw bone growth and permanent teeth. Studies have confirmed that the age at which orthodontics can be installed is 11 to 13 years and over.

However, if the patient is younger than that, it is necessary to use another medical procedure to treat the child’s problem or wait until the conditions for installing orthodontics are met. At the Dental Care Medical Center, we use high quality medical dental orthodontics to ensure stability and control the movement of teeth.

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Cost of orthodontics

The cost of orthodontics in Egypt in 2023 ranges from 20,000 to 30,000 Egyptian pounds when choosing fixed orthodontics, while the cost of internal orthodontic installation ranges from 35,000 to 45,000 Egyptian pounds, and if ceramic orthodontics is chosen, its cost ranges from 30,000 to 40,000 Egyptian pounds, while choosing transparent orthodontics may range from 32,000 to 42,000 Egyptian pounds. This cost is affected by many factors that affect it, whether by increasing or decreasing, including:

• The experience and skill of the specialist doctor in examining, diagnosing and installing orthodontics.
• The number of sessions the doctor needs to complete orthodontic treatment.
• The type of orthodontic device used to install the orthodontics.
• Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by the patient on the teeth before installing the orthodontics.
• Techniques used in orthodontic installation and function.
• Repair costs made by the patient in case the orthodontics is damaged.
• The patient’s age in need of orthodontic installation

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