What are the advantages of an orthodontist, who is a university faculty too?

An experienced orthodontist, who is a university professor, is always updating his and his students’ information. Living in a dynamic scientific environment helps them to gain new information on orthodontic disorders and their treatments before other orthodontists.

What are the treatments an orthodontist may use?

1-Aligning teeth and placing them in the proper and correct positions. 2-Helping people to have bright smile. 3-Correcting the improper craniofacial and dental relations. 4-Adjusting and correcting the relations between teeth and craniofacial bones. 5-Correcting craniofacial abnormalities.

Is there any possibility of tooth extraction while doing orthodontic treatments?

Orthodontists do their best to avoid extracting any teeth as far as possible, however, some patients suffer from such a crowded mouth that orthodontists have no choice but extracting one or more teeth. For patients who suffer from a low oral space, orthodontists usually prefer to extract only those teeth which had been decayed or filled already or teeth with artificial crowns or teeth with the gum problems. Moreover, the space left vacant after the tooth extraction is filled completely at the end of the treatment process.

Are orthodontists able to treat all sorts of craniofacial problems and disorders?

A skilled and experienced orthodontist is able to diagnose craniofacial abnormalities and correct them using orthodontic techniques as far as possible. However, there are cases in which patients need surgery, so it is the experienced orthodontists who know exactly when their patients should visit a maxillofacial surgeon.

Do orthodontists only treat children and young adults?

Orthodontists have no limitation to visit their patients, because orthodontic treatment is not restricted to a special group or age range. Orthodontic treatment is recommended to 8 years old and above. If there is a delay in visiting an orthodontist, the treatment course would last longer.

Why do we have to visit orthodontists for orthodontic treatments?

Orthodontic treatment is a specialized treatment. The necessary training for doing such treatments is not provided during the general course of dentistry. Only orthodontists who had participated in the advanced course, after finishing their general dentistry program, and received necessary relevant trainings are able to perform these treatments professionally.

How many years does it take to be an orthodontist?

Six years are necessary for a general dentist to take their doctor of dentistry degree. Then, they would participate in the entrance examination of the orthodontic advanced program. Orthodontics advanced program takes four years. Upon finishing this program, the orthodontists should participate in the specialty board exam and those who pass the exam successfully are recognized as the orthodontists with the specialty board certificate.

What is the advantage of orthodontists with the surgery fellowship to other orthodontists?

Since dentistry as a science is a broad field there are various fellowships for orthodontists to complete and upgrade their knowledge and proficiency. An orthodontist with the surgery fellowship has higher ability and knowledge to perform treatment of craniofacial diseases and incurable syndromes. Some craniofacial abnormalities not only need orthodontic treatments, but they also need surgery and orthopedic surgery. Therefore, if your therapist owns the surgery fellowship, they will offer you a more complete and better treatment sketch to you.

Who is the best orthodontist in Tehran?

The best orthodontist of Tehran and Iran is someone who has not only finished his orthodontic advanced course with a great score, but has the surgery fellowship. Some achievements Dr. Jamilian has over the years include: owning the orthodontic board of Iran and Europe, written 6 books in Persian and 4 books in English about orthodontics, published more than 100 articles in reputable international journals, is the best orthodontist who has registered three related orthodontic machines in the United States and in Iran, and Dr. Jamilian has presented several lectures in both Iranian orthodontic congresses and in European orthodontic seminars.

What questions are useful before selecting the best orthodontist?

Ask the orthodontist to explain about the orthodontic treatment plan, treatment duration, tools, and equipment they may use for treatment for you. Likewise, the costs of orthodontic treatment must be consistent with the type of service and management offered by the orthodontist. Research and study about history, experience and sample works of the orthodontist in question and then select the best one.

How can we find the best orthodontist during covid-19 pandemic?

In covid-19 pandemic time, besides considering the experience and proficiency of the best orthodontist, you also have to pay attention to the sanitary protocols of the clinic or medical office. All staff and the orthodontist should wear masks, gloves and special garments. Meeting other sanitary protocols including regular disinfection of clinic or office surfaces is also important. The orthodontist’s online response to questions of the patients is another key service that the best orthodontist would provide to the patients during the covid-19 pandemic.