Many people do not understand the process of orthodontics, orthodontic process and steps are how? Jinan City Dental Hospital Orthodontics Department to introduce you, in fact, the process of orthodontics is not particularly complex, orthodontics is simply divided into the following steps: First, the initial examination, consultation treatment overview The doctor will initially tell you where your problem and the severity of the possible orthodontic treatment methods and the approximate course of treatment, costs, arrange the first examination time. General examination Normally, steps 1 and 2 are performed on the same day. This visit takes about 1-2 hours and includes: (1) Initial oral examination. (2) Bite mold for archiving. (3) X-rays, usually including curved tomograms, lateral cephalometric films, arthrograms, and if possible, a CBCT film, which can show a more comprehensive picture of the oromandibular system. (4) Take facial and intraoral occlusal images. (5) Make an appointment for the next visit. (3) Determine the treatment plan and talk about the treatment plan This visit will take about 30 minutes, including: (1) The doctor will analyze and measure your dental model, x-rays and other information, and design one or more treatment plans suitable for you from the perspective of the best treatment effect. You can decide on a final treatment plan with your doctor based on your condition and requirements. (2) The patient or his guardian signs and agrees to the treatment plan after it is determined. (3) Determine the cost of treatment and the cost of the type of aligner chosen. (4) Make an appointment for the next visit. (1) The orthodontic appliance will be placed on the patient’s teeth in one or more sessions depending on the patient’s condition. (2) The doctor will inform the patient about the use of the aligner and precautions, oral hygiene education. (3) Make an appointment for the next visit V. Regular follow-up visits Regularly (usually once every 4 to 6 weeks) according to the appointment time, which takes about 0.5 hours, including: (1) The doctor checks the condition of the oral appliances and the progress of treatment, and proceeds to the next treatment according to the condition. (2) Informing the patient of the work that needs to be done with him/her. (3) Make an appointment for the next follow-up appointment. VI. Removal of orthodontic appliances This visit takes 1-2 hours. At the end of the treatment, the aligner is removed and the retainer is worn. After a long treatment process, the aligner is removed and most patients start wearing the retainer when the desired treatment effect is achieved. (1) Remove the intraoral appliance. (2) Bite the dental mold. (3) Take x-rays. (4) Take facial images, intraoral occlusion images, etc. (5) Design and manufacture the retainer. (6) Make an appointment to wear the retainer and explain the precautions. (7) Retainer review: Every 3-4 months.