Orthodontic treatment of malocclusion is a complex and lengthy process for both the doctor and the patient, and the braces we see are only part of the process.
Orthodontic treatment generally requires the following steps.
1. Clinical examination, taking relevant X-rays and taking impressions.
Clinical examination can only find the abnormalities of teeth in the mouth, and taking X-rays can understand the number and position of the patient’s teeth, the development of the roots, the temporomandibular joint, and whether there is potential for growth and development.
The measurement and analysis of X-rays can clarify where the malocclusion abnormality is located, its severity, and whether it is dental or skeletal in origin, so that a scientifically sound orthodontic plan and treatment plan can be developed. X-rays during treatment can also help the doctor understand the effect of treatment and adjust the treatment plan in a timely manner.
2.Formulation of orthodontic treatment plan.
Is the key step in orthodontic treatment. Malocclusion is a developmental malformation, and in the orthodontic plan, the doctor should fully consider the requirements of the patient and parents, and explain to the patient and parents the possible problems in the treatment and the prediction of the treatment.
It is necessary to emphasize that the doctor should fully consider the patient’s and parents’ requirements in the treatment plan and propose an appropriate plan in the context of the patient’s specific situation, which is sometimes negotiated with the patient’s parents, but is not determined exactly according to the patient’s and parents’ requirements.
3, implementation of treatment.
In general, there are two main types of orthodontic techniques, one is the movable orthodontic technique and one is the fixed orthodontic technique.
The following are the steps to introduce orthodontic treatment.
(1) active orthodontic techniques.
① Take a working model.
(2) technical room production.
(3) clinical trial.
④Regular follow-up.
⑤ treatment completion.
(2) Fixed orthodontic techniques.
①Division of teeth.
(ii) Trial banding, bonding banding and bonding brackets.
(③) Start moving the teeth.
④Regular follow-up.
⑤ Retention.
⑥Treatment completion.