Before starting treatment, it is convenient to know the types of orthodontics that exist, which are the most used and some of their main characteristics.
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How many types of orthodontics are there today?
First of all, it should be clarified that there are different classifications to recognize the braces; but the main one gathers them into two large groups:
fixed orthodontics
It is easily identified thanks to the popular brackets, although there are many others that can be included in this group. As their name indicates, they are devices that, after being placed by the specialist, cannot be removed from the mouth by the patient.
removable orthodontics
It is one that the patient can withdraw without any impediment; either to eat, wash or perform some type of specific activity. Despite this ease, one of the biggest challenges with this type of device is to ensure its use for as long as possible.
Continuing with other ways of cataloging the types of orthodontics, there are subgroups according to the manufacturing material:
metal orthodontics
They undoubtedly maintain their validity as one of the most used types of orthodontics around the world, thanks to their stainless steel structure that provides them with great resistance.
While they are very visible and produce the greatest number of reactions, sores and wounds in the mouth when starting treatment; Patients who use metallic orthodontics obtain greater durability and great efficacy in correcting all kinds of problems, at a low cost.
However, in this group of metals there are not only the so-called conventional ones; lingual brackets (a type of aesthetic orthodontics that is placed on the back of the tooth) and self ligating orthodontics.
aesthetic orthodontics
On the other hand, thinking of people who prefer to change the metal for a less visible option, appliances have been developed with materials that can blend in between the teeth.
An example of this is ceramic brackets; delicate pieces of white porcelain that largely resemble the color of the tooth, but that on the other hand are extremely fragile.
Also within this group are sapphire brackets; a material that offers transparency and greater resistance than ceramic. However, they are a much more expensive alternative and movements occur more slowly.
Invisible orthodontics
Then we find what some would call the crown jewel of dental appliances: Invisible aligners.
Unquestionably, this product came to revolutionize the orthodontic systems known to date, since it brings together two of the main wishes of most patients: they are removable and aesthetic.
Although the biggest challenge for these plastic splints is to make the patient comply with at least 22 hours of use, they have been widely accepted and their effectiveness is more than proven.
How do I know which type of orthodontics will give me the best results?
Just as we have described the systems used to apply orthodontic treatments, it should be noted that some devices offer better results than others if we consider the type of problem presented by the patient.
Similarly, there are devices that can only be used at a specific age or in a certain condition. Such is the case of the circuit breaker and other models used exclusively during the interceptive stage. (children's orthodontics).
For this reason, after making the diagnosis and indicating the need for orthodontics, the specialist plays an advisory role; making the patient know and if possible choose the type of device that best suits the problem and her age.
Finally, the budget is another limitation for those who can choose between various types of orthodontics. As we mentioned before, many of the aesthetic or invisible systems involve a higher expense when compared to conventional braces.
It is because of that We invite you to schedule your consultation so that you receive all the necessary orientations, from the hand of a qualified professional.
