Braces

Today there are many types and classifications of braces:

It cannot be said that some braces are definitely better than others for the occlusion adjustment: only an experienced orthodontist can properly choose the right braces based on both the diagnosis and the wishes and the abilities of the patient.

Among the many types, some of them stand out most frequently among physicians. Although it is possible to fix the bite in the end almost with any bracket system, the choice of physicians is due to the following reasons:

• reasonable design – makes it easier to do the necessary movements of the teeth;
• quality of manufacture and materials used – for example, in the case of ceramic brackets directly affect their reliability;
• long-term clinical results and extensive experience in use are perhaps one of the main criteria.

The following braces would like to be distinguished by these criteria among the others:

1. Damon braces are one of the most popular in the Russian market.
2. Victory braces are popular ligature braces (the arch is attached with ligatures – special rings). They are good in that they have a small thickness, and therefore they interfere less with the patient.
3. In Ovation brackets (R, C and L) are modern competitors for Damon braces.
4. Incognito and WIN lingual braces – developed by Dr. Wichman, which are made individually for each patient and are mounted on the inner side of the teeth.

What to look for when choosing braces:

• applicability of this bracket system to a specific clinical case;
• convenience, comfort – from this point of view, self-ligating braces are usually preferable (Damon, In Ovation – external, or Incognito, Win – internal);
• aesthetics – with increased requirements for appearance, the transparent braces are selected, for example, Damon Q, or Incognito, or Win internal braces;
• cost – naturally plays an important role for the patient.

Deadlines for the occlusion adjustment usually range of 6 months to 2 years or more (in the most difficult cases). The highest percentage of cases is subject to treatment within 1.5-2 years. The retention period usually lasts two times longer than the main treatment.