Orthodontics generally refers to the correction of malocclusion, and its whole process includes the steps of pre-orthodontic examination and design, orthodontic operation, and post orthodontic maintenance.
1. Pre-orthodontic examination and design: This includes taking photos of the face, cranial orthopantomographs and curved lamellar films, making models, designing orthodontic programs, communicating with patients and their families, and other details.
2. Orthodontic treatment operation: according to the different types of maxillofacial errors of patients, preventive orthodontic treatment, interceptive orthodontic treatment, general orthodontic treatment and surgical orthodontic combined treatment can be taken, among which general orthodontic treatment can be divided into movable orthodontic technology, fixed orthodontic technology and invisible orthodontic technology.
3. Maintenance of orthodontic treatment: After the completion of orthodontic treatment, in order to prevent recurrence, it is generally necessary to wear a retainer for 1 to 2 years, and for some cases of mandibular arch expansion, adult severe torsion cases, etc., it is often necessary to permanently or semi-permanently wear a retainer to maintain.
If you suffer from malocclusion, you should consult a doctor in time, complete the examination, make a clear diagnosis, and standardize the treatment under the guidance of a professional orthodontist.