Removable orthodontic appliances are another technique and category in orthodontics used to deal with malocclusions. There is a difference between fixed orthodontic appliances and removable orthodontic appliances. Here’s a slight overview of why, the latter does not stick into the…
In the invisible orthodontic method, orthodontic appliances are not visible or clear on the teeth. Depending on damage, purpose, and dozens of other reasons, the orthodontist determines which type of invisible orthodontics best suits the patient. Let’s dive deeper into…
In this post, we provide a thorough overview of orthodontic treatment. In dentistry, certain conditions and abnormalities can only be corrected through orthodontics, which makes it a highly specialized and essential field. Here, we explain what dental orthodontics is, review…
Veneers or composites are a type of dental restoration material that is placed on the tooth and are shaped by the dentist. In this way, teeth appear whiter and healthier. This method is cheaper than dental lamination and can be…
Orthodontic treatment goals can be divided into five categories: facial esthetics, dental esthetics, functional occlusion, periodontal health, and stability.[1] Nevertheless, when a severe skeletal deformity exists in non-growing teen and adult patients with significant skeletal jaw discrepancy, the goals of…
Simply put, prevention is better than cure! Unfortunately, not all problems can be prevented. Dislocation of the teeth from their normal anatomical state, the so-called “misaligned teeth”, and the subsequent need for orthodontic treatment, is one of the many cases…
Introduction Skeletal class III malocclusion is characterized by mandibular prognathism, maxillary deficiency or some combination of these two features. The prevalence of Class III malocclusion varies among different ethnic groups, depending on the method of studying and age group of…
Tooth movement by orthodontic force application is dependent on remodeling in periodontal ligament and alveolar bone, involving the activation of complex cellular and molecular mechanisms correlated with several macro – and microscopic biological changes. The orthodontic process involves the activation of many complex…
Abnormal breathing through the mouth instead of the nose imposes pressure on the jaws and gradually results in maxillary stenosis due to the nose’s negative pressure. Thumb sucking can also lead to maxillary stenosis due to pressure imposed on cheeks.…
