Abnormal bite and uneven teeth are a problem common to many patients. To correct it, dentistry today offers a lot of solutions. The most popular plates for aligning the teeth. They successfully correct the position of the teeth and give a long-lasting, lasting effect.
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What is a plate for the teeth?
Record or retainer is an orthopedic apparatuswhich can be removable or non-removable. Initially it was used to fix the result after the treatment with braces.
After removing the braces, the teeth will strive for some time to return to their usual position. To prevent this from happening, non-removable retainers are installed on the back surface of the front teeth before the apparatus is removed. They represent a metal arc, which is most often made of the same material as braces. Fixed retainer must be worn for several months. After that, the plates are set.
Removable retainer plate began to be called because of the design of the device. It consists of a plastic base and a metal arc. The base with its outlines repeats the sky, and the arc clasps the teeth on both sides and fixes them in the desired position.
But put the plate not only after the braces. They are used in the following cases:
- for preventing the movement of teeth;
- in order to correct the width of the sky;
- to hold the teeth in the correct position;
- in order to change the shape of the jaw bones;
- to stimulate or inhibit jaw growth.
How are the records set?
To change the bite removable retainers child should set to 12. The final form of the dental system at this age is not too late to adjust.
The procedure for the manufacture and installation of plates is carried out taking into account all the individual characteristics of the dentition of the patient.
First of all, the orthopedic surgeon examines the child’s cavity and takes pictures of the jaw. At the next stage, an X-ray examination takes place, after which the plaster models of future plates are tried on.
If the model came up, then on its basis a retainer is made. Its base should correspond to the relief of the gums and the surface of the dental contour. The whole apparatus is fixed with the help of a metal arc.
The plate installation procedure does not take much time. It passes painlessly, but immediately after it will be difficult for the child to speak. In the first few days, speech and drooling may be disrupted. But at observance of all recommendations of the expert, habituation to the device will occur within three weeks.
Plate Types
Removable retainers divided into several subspeciesdiffering in purpose and structure:
- Single maxillary. Used to restore the dentition when it is shortened and narrowed and to correct the deformation of individual teeth. They consist of a laminar base and orthopedic screws, which are tightened at the right moment. Suitable for children and adults.
- With retraction arc. Suitable for both jaws, which correct the protrusion position of the dentition. The recovery result is based on the spring properties of the arc.
- With an arm-shaped process located on the arc.It is put on the upper or lower jaw, correcting the position of individual teeth. The arm-shaped process presses against the deformed tooth, setting it in the desired position.
- With active pusher. Used to restore the front teeth of the upper jaw, the alignment of which occurs through one or two spring mechanisms.
- Activator Andrze-Goyplya. The plate consists of two interconnected parts, which are simultaneously put on the upper and lower jaw. With its help you can fix several dental anomalies at once.
- Apparatus Brückl. Corrects bite defects in the anterior dentition of the lower jaw.
- Fraenkel device. Consists of labial pellets, cheek guards and additional elements. All of them with the help of a metal frame are connected in one apparatus for correcting open, distal and mesial bite.
Pros and cons of teeth alignment plates
Removable plates have recently become the most popular. This is explained by their indisputable advantages:
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The installation procedure is completely painless and does not take much time. - Removable retainers are easy to maintain. Even a child can cope with such a task on their own.
- Plates are not as noticeable as braces.
- Depending on the degree of the defect, the doctor may allow you to remove them before brushing your teeth and eating. In some cases, they are worn only at night. Such wearing of plates is not so hard perceived morally, and gives rest to the dental system.
The treatment regimen should be prescribed only by a specialist, all of whose recommendations must be strictly followed.
The disadvantages of plates on the teeth include:
- they can not help in all cases, some defects can be eliminated only with braces;
- it is rather difficult to monitor compliance with all the recommendations of a specialist by a child, due to which treatment can become useless;
- the plates can not move the teeth, so using them to eliminate defects in adults is almost impossible.
Contraindications to treatment plates
Removable plates not recommendedif the patient has:
- teeth are affected by caries;
- there are diseases of the respiratory tract;
- are allergic to the components from which the reteyner is made;
- gingival inflammation in the form of periodontin.
Care instructions
Since hardened metal and elastic plastic are used in the manufacture of plates, improper care of them can lead to device breakage. therefore Experts recommend:
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Daily carefully care for the oral cavity. To do this, after each meal, you must rinse your mouth and brush your teeth twice a day. Otherwise, bacteria will accumulate on the enamel and in the orthopedic device, which will lead to the development of caries. - To avoid excess pollution, it is better to remove the plates before eating.
- To clean removable retainers, use only special gels. There is a gel for deep cleansing, which is applied once a week and, and a gel for daily use. Clean the device with a toothbrush. At the same time, her bristles should be soft, otherwise the structure can be damaged.
- Once a week, orthopedic retainers are recommended to pour a special solution overnight by placing them in a container for dental plates.
- If the solution fails to remove the tartar formed on the plate, then it is necessary to give it to the hardware cleaning specialist who put the device.
- If there is a screw in the structure, after the cleaning procedures it is necessary to drop vegetable oil on it. After that, the screw is rotated first clockwise and then counterclockwise.
- Plates can not be removed at night. Otherwise, the healing effect will be lost. Therefore, if the child independently removes and puts on the device, it is necessary to monitor him.
- Before contact sports and swimming design must be removed.
- Best of all, if you wear her baby around the clock.
- During the whole treatment, it is recommended to regularly visit the dentist in order to avoid associated problems.
Observing all the rules for the care of the plates to align the teeth, their wearing does not cause trouble and will be the most productive.
Cost of plates on the teeth
The price of leveling structures depends on their features, materials of manufacture and the level of the clinic:
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The cost of an ordinary average stiffness of a removable retainer without additional elements is about 10,000 rubles. - The price of plates made of increased softness of plastic and non-ferrous metal is from 12,000 rubles.
- Constructions of a complex type with one screw cost about 9,000 rubles. The price for each additional screw is from 1,000 to 2,000 rubles. If a special damper for the language is installed, the cost of the device will increase by 500–1 500 rubles.
The cost of the whole procedure Installation includes:
- The price of the orthopedic design, which depends on the material of manufacture, additional elements and the complexity of the anomaly.
- Work on installation and visiting a specialist in the process of treatment is paid separately.
As a result, the whole procedure for installing orthopedic devices for straightening teeth can cost from 20,000 to 70,000 rubles and more. At the same time, it is necessary not to forget that it will still be necessary to spend a certain amount on cleaning products for the maintenance of the structure.
Smooth and beautiful teeth are the key to a charming smile. Therefore, if your child has dental defects, you must visit the dentist. It is best to do it in time, until your child is 12 years old. After this age, it will be more difficult to achieve even teeth, due to the fact that the maxillary system is already fully formed, and because of the psychological characteristics of adolescent children.
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