Monthly archives "September 2013"

Cost of orthodontic treatment

Orthodontic treatment

 

The cost of orthodontic treatment is made up of the orthodontic appliance, continuous patient observation, appliance removal, removal of adhesive agent from teeth enamel. But the cost is also directly linked with the complexity of particular abnormality, its type, and braces alternative (metal, plastic, sapphire, titanium, gold-plated, self-ligating, lingual braces).

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What you should KNOW, if you are going to wear braces

Braces

 

Treatment at orthodontist involves compulsory visits to your general practitioner of dentistry for professional teeth cleaning every 3-6 months. It will help to avoid possible weakening of tooth enamel as a result of insufficient oral hygiene and periodontal diseases.
Patients who suffer from any of the periodontal diseases need supportive treatment at periodontist before orthodontic treatment, in its course and after it is completed.

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The Damon difference

The Damon difference

 

What makes Damon System different:

  • Passive self-ligating braces are more teeth-friendly.
  • High-technology wires move teeth much faster and are bonded easier.
  • A new clinically proven treatment approach, allowing for teeth alignment and improved of facial aesthetics, as a rule without teeth extraction.
  • Far more superior results.
  • Considerably reduced treatment time and longer appointment intervals – up to three months.

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Passive self-ligating braces

Passive self-ligating braces

 

Nowadays, braces of the new generation are available. Passive self-ligating braces (braces without ligatures) – Damon System Q (ORMCO) are 13% smaller than Damon System 3МХ and help not only reduce duration of orthodontic procedures and their frequency, but also the overall treatment time. Passive self-ligation is now recognized as the most promising vector of orthodontics development.

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Lingual braces

Lingual braces

 

Lingual braces are custom made fixed braces bonded to the back of the teeth making them invisible to other people. We offer two types of lingual braces: custom made braces (Incognito), which are individually fabricated for each of patient’s teeth and standard braces which are also individually fabricated for every patient and for each of the patient’s teeth using special equipment, but the arch wires are manufactured automatically.

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Titanium braces

Titanium braces

 

Titanium braces are hypoallergic. Orthos Titanium 2 braces are the most biocompatible ones available today. They do not contain nickel, what makes them an ideal option for those patients who are allergic to this metal. However, titanium braces are conventional (with elastic ligatures) and that is why they don’t offer the advantages of self-ligating appliances. (Damon System).

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Self-ligating braces

Self-ligating braces

 

With the emergence of the latest treatment technique – Damon system, indications for treatment without teeth extractions have become much wider, and successful results can be achieved easier, faster, in a more comfortable way. Additionally, the Damon system also eliminates to need for auxiliary devices: face-bows, screws and lip bumpers.

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