What are the pros and cons of orthodontic technology

Dental deformities often require orthodontic treatment. There are many orthodontic techniques, and each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, when choosing orthodontic treatment, you must choose the most suitable correction method based on the characteristics of your dental deformities. Only in this way can orthodontic treatment achieve better therapeutic effects. Prevent the problem of correction failure caused by improper correction methods.

1. Conventional correction:

The most common method is to use metal brackets that are bonded to the teeth and apply slight force to the teeth to move and align them. Achieve ideal position and effect. The most commonly used is MBT straight wire correction technology. Conventional correction has a long history, mature technology and stable therapeutic effects, making it the most widely used correction technology at present. Conventional corrections are also the most economical.

Disadvantages: Metal brackets are not aesthetically pleasing

2. Self-ligating bracket correction:

It is optimized and improved on the basis of conventional correction technology. It achieves the ideal correction with lighter force and provides better protection for the tooth roots and periodontal tissues. Advantages of self-ligating brackets: fast alignment, shortened treatment course, and long follow-up intervals. Light force, less discomfort. Little impact on tooth roots and periodontal tissue. Since the processing of self-ligating brackets is relatively expensive, the cost of self-ligating brackets is slightly higher than that of conventional brackets. It is most effective for cases with crooked teeth.

Disadvantages: Most brackets are also metal brackets, and ceramic self-ligating brackets are more expensive.

3. Implicit correction:

Conventional braces are made with metal brackets. Invisible orthodontic treatment uses transparent ceramic brackets to align your teeth without you noticing. Advantages of ceramic brackets: good aesthetics, just a light metal wire. You can align your teeth without others noticing. Cost of ceramic brackets: Generally, ceramic brackets are slightly more expensive than metal brackets by 3,000 to 4,000 yuan.

Disadvantages of invisible correction: Due to the brittleness of ceramics and the greater friction, the correction time is generally 2 to 3 months longer than conventional correction.

4. Invisible correction without brackets:

By simulating the teeth alignment process and tooth movement through computer, a complete set of corrective pressure films are produced to apply force to the teeth and gradually align them. Advantages: good appearance

Disadvantages: slow speed, not wide enough application range, many complex cases cannot achieve the expected results, and the cost is high

5. Lingual correction:

Ordinary correction is to bond the bracket to the labial side, and lingual correction is to bond the brace to the tongue side. Advantages: Good aesthetics, and the correction process is completely invisible. The cost is relatively high, because lingual correction brackets are customized according to the individual, which is expensive, difficult to operate, and time-consuming.

Disadvantages: Lingual correction will affect tongue movement and pronunciation in the early stages.