Guide (Some) Orthodontic/pedic procedures and what they do: (2 Viewers)

[lewanay]

This is gonna be my first attempt at a guide so be nice pls
INTRO​

As we all know, most orthodontic/pedic procedures alter the position of facial bones, with the goal of straight teeth or slightly better breathing, so today i will be covering what some procedures are and what they do. (excluding surgeries)

ORTHODONTIC/PEDIC PROCEDURES

BRACES​

Probably the most known procedure. Braces are orthodontic devices that use brackets, wires, and elastic bands to gradually move teeth into better positions. Braces help correct crowding, gaps, and crooked teeth. They move teeth but dont change jaw growth and all ages can use them.

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CLEAR ALINERS
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Clear aligners are clear plastic trays that fit around your teeth and move them into position. You wear a series of them until your teeth are straight. They fix crooked teeth, gaps, and some bite problems. They can be removed for brushing and eating. All ages can use these.

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TADs
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Temporary Anchorage Devices are small screws implanted into the jawbone to provide a stable anchor to move teeth. They move teeth more quickly and efficiently especially in more severe cases. TADs are temporary and are removed when needed.

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SPACE REGAINERS
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SGs are devices used to reopen space that has been lost when a tooth moves and blocks the space for another tooth. They push the tooth forward so another can erupt normally.

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EXPANDERS

MARPE​

Miniscrew Assisted Rapid Palatal Expanders are devices used to widen the upper jaw/palate using screws for support. Its used in teens and some young adults when regular expanders may not work and separates the mid palatal suture to widen the mouth. It could create more space for breathing and makes more teeth show in your smile, which is a good feature of the face.

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SARPE
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Surgically assisted rapid palatal expanders is a treatment used in adults to widen the upper jaw using a minor surgical procedure (yes i know i said i wouldnt talk about surgeries but its just this one) with an expander. It has the same effects as MARPE but it can be used in people who’s bones are more fused kinda.

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ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES

TWIN BLOCK
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Twin blocks are removable appliances that correct jaw alignment by encouraging the lower jaw to move forwards. It is more effective in younger people and can improve problems like overbites over time by guiding jaw development.

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HERBST APPLIANCE
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Herbst appliance is a fixed device that holds the lower jaw in a more forward position to correct bite issues such as overbites. it cannot be removed until ur doc takes it off so it works continuously. it works best in younger people during growth.

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REVERSE PULL HEADGEAR
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Is used to pull the upper jaw forward in people who have underdeveloped or recessed mid faces. It is typically combined with an expander and is most effective when still growing.

8.5/10

CONCLUSION
Yes i know most of you will dnr this or say this is water or see this as boring but i put effort into this and am happy with my first guide so please show some love ty

would tag some people but i would probably accidentally leave some out so i wont tag at all



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[Judenbänker]

Dnr after 8/10 for braces

 

[Mr. Oxytocin]

Not all braces are equal

 

[r.rasho]

Dnr after 8/10 for braces

If I would have never gotten my brace I'd die as a recessed virgin loser

 

[Judenbänker]

If I would have never gotten my brace I'd die as a recessed virgin loser

braces dont fix recession + anecdote
kill yourself and delete the accout inb4 you fucking iqlet

 

[r.rasho]

braces dont fix recession + anecdote
kill yourself and delete the accout inb4 you fucking iqlet

Wym doesn't fix recession

 

[Judenbänker]

Wym doesn't fix recession

fucking iqlet

 

[Mr. Oxytocin]

If I would have never gotten my brace I'd die as a recessed virgin loser

Dude why are you so angry?

 

[r.rasho]

Am i mixing up smt

 

[r.rasho]

Guck mal brd, ich trage Zahnspange mit diese Gummizüge, die pushn nähme ich an mein Unterkiefer nach vorne oder liege ich falsch ??? @Judenbänker nga Antwort

 

[r.rasho]

braces dont fix recession + anecdote
kill yourself and delete the accout inb4 you fucking iqlet

 

[lewanay]

Dnr after 8/10 for braces

mb