What is Ortodontics?
Orthodontics; It is the specialty of the branch of dentistry that
diagnoses and checks the harmony relations of mismatched and crooked
teeth, tries to prevent this situation and treats it.
Why do orthodontic problems occur and how are they treated?
For disorders such as the lower jaw being forward or backward, the
treatment method is decided by taking into account the age of the
patient. If the patient is in adolescence and the lower and upper
jaw structure is backward, treatment is possible with orthodontic
techniques. If the patient is an adult, the treatment of skeletal
disorders is carried out in collaboration with orthodontics and
surgery. Depending on functional disorders, e.g. Jaw disharmony may
be observed in situations such as mouth breathing. In a
mouth-breather person, the upper part of the chin will remain narrow
and will be in a V-shape. Situations that should not be done and
have become habits, such as using a bottle or a pacifier for a long
time, thumb sucking, and nail biting, may cause orthodontic
disorders. These habits should be treated as early as possible. It
is important to prevent these habits at an early age in order to
complete skeletal development. Situations such as the tongue being
larger than it should be in terms of structure and the presence of
extracted tooth cavities also cause gaps in the teeth. If the jaw
structure to which the teeth attach is small and the teeth are
large; The teeth do not fit into the jaw and crowding occurs. Early
or late loss of primary teeth may also cause crooked teeth. Instead
of milk teeth falling out of the mouth prematurely, the permanent
tooth in the mouth slides into this space. Since the teeth that need
to come out cannot find a place for themselves, crookedness occurs.
How much is orthodontic treatment necessary?
Orthodontic treatment is not only concerned with aesthetics, but
also aims to prevent gum diseases that may be encountered in the
future, to prevent problems in the jaw joint, to ensure chewing
functionality and to eliminate this problem of individuals with
speech disorders. Depending on the existing orthodontic problem in
the mouth, treatment methods with removable appliances, functional
appliances and fixed appliances can be determined. Simple
orthodontic problems that are not at an advanced stage can be solved
with rubber removable appliances that the patient can use by
attaching and removing them. It is of great importance not to
neglect reinforcement treatments in order to prevent reversal and
deterioration in the treatments performed after the primary
orthondotic treatments are completed. Different passive devices can
be used for this period. The branch of orthodontics works in
constant cooperation with other sub-branches of dentistry.
