The medical team at the Savasta practice is involved in fixed orthodontics, which allows a patient's teeth to be realigned through the use of fixed braces that cannot then be removed by the patient without professional intervention.
Having aligned teeth ensures good chewing, avoids disorders such as headache, facial muscle pain.
Various types of braces are available to align the dental elements; there are fixed braces used in fixed orthodontics and mobile braces used in mobile orthodontics.
It is the practitioner who figures out what is the best choice for the patient based on the issues presented.
In the case of severe malocclusions, the choice will go to a fixed appliance.
Proper diagnosis is made by examination of photographs taken of the patient and panoramic radiographs.
Classic fixed luminaire
It is made of metal, the wire of the device is made of steel and is held up by the brackets.
Some patients dislike it because of the remarkable visibility of the device, which is impossible to hide while speaking, while opening the mouth, sometimes shaming the wearer.
For those who prefer a less visible and more aesthetic result, there is fixed ceramic braces also known as invisible fixed braces.
Fixed invisible appliance
It, too, is a device used in the field of fixed orthodontics, consequently it is useful for realigning teeth and thus is also able to go to treat more severe malocclusions.
The difference lies in the aesthetics; the plates are made of ceramic, and the wires usually have a white coloration.
It is therefore an excellent choice for those who want to achieve results on a functional level but do not want to put the aesthetic result of the braces they are going to wear on the back burner.
Lingual fixed appliance
Fixed braces appear to include lingual fixed braces, which are considered completely invisible, so they are both fixed and invisible braces.
It is placed on the inside of the dentition going further to preserve tooth enamel.
Oral hygiene and fixed braces
Fixed braces promote the accumulation of plaque and tartar so it is very important to clean teeth regularly, which should be done regardless but all the more so if you wear fixed braces, especially make sure that when brushing the dental elements, all food debris that has been deposited during a meal is removed to prevent gingival inflammation from the deposited plaque as well.
Is it also suitable for adults?
Yes, dental alignment issues should be treated at any age to improve the patient's quality of life.
Back in the day, orthodontics was largely used by children and adolescents, but nowadays more and more adults are using it both to improve their aesthetics and to solve the problems that misaligned teeth can cause.
For children, however, some braces are more suitable than others; clear aligners are not good for them.
How long will I have to wear fixed braces?
Fixed orthodontic treatments are quite long, it has to be considered on a case by case basis, it might take a couple of years, but in the worst cases maximum 3. In the meantime, checkups should be done periodically to assess the evolution and progress made by the patient. However, it is up to the dentist to determine the frequency of checkups.
The medical team at the Savasta office will take care of you, assessing your situation and whether to resort to fixed orthodontics or not, they will also follow up with you during the period of orthodontic treatment with seriousness and professionalism.
