What Is Orthodontic Treatment In Turkey?
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects and treats malocclusion and misalignment of teeth and improper positions of jaws, using braces, retainers, and other dental appliances.
The advantage of orthodontic treatment is that it helps the patient avoid teeth carving when getting Veneers or Lumineers (porcelain laminates).
The idea of orthodontics is based on the principle of applying pressure on the teeth for a long period of time leading to the gradual movement of teeth to their ideal places, which is not only of a cosmetic benefit but at the same time it improves the general health of teeth by making them easier to clean and care for.
Orthodontics treatment helps you to transform your smile by straightening teeth and improving jaw alignment, besides that it treats problems related to teeth malocclusion, improving the general health of teeth and oral tissues, and alleviating speech impairment.
In Magie Care, we are excited to meet you and communicate with you wherever you are, to provide you with thorough consultations and personalized diagnostic and treatment services, we will do our best to design for you the unique treatment solution that suits your smile.
We love to arrange your appointment with us in a time efficient manner, according to the time of your visit to Turkey.
When you visit our orthodontic center, you will get the opportunity to meet our expert orthodontists. In your first visit, our experts will
- Conduct an initial assessment of your dental problems and review your dental and medical history.
- Perform a thorough oral exam.
- Study the possibility of correcting your orthodontic problem through different orthodontic techniques.
- Ensure that there is no reason for delaying the treatment, such as age or oral infections, or other reasons.
- Determine the duration of treatment necessary to get the best results.
- Explain the problem to you, discussing the possible options for treatment, and setting goals and expectations.
A special interpreter is available in our clinics for each patient to enhance communication between the patients and their orthodontists, to break the language barrier between them, and to enable the patient to get all information they need to know regarding their condition and different treatment methods.
In our orthodontic center, we provide quality orthodontic treatment services, for both children and adults.
Orthodontic FAQ
How Do Orthodontic Appliances Work?
Orthodontic appliances work by applying continuous pressure on the teeth for a long period of time in an accurate and studied way, to force them to move gradually to their ideal positions, thereby getting straight teeth and a good bite, through a continuous process of gradual teeth movement and jawbone tissue remodeling.
After the end of the process of moving the teeth to their ideal positions, the patient wears a retainer to give the opportunity for jaw bone to strengthen itself to support the new positions of the teeth.
How long do you have to wear Braces ?
The duration depends upon the patient’s situation, the nature of the problem, and the used technique, but in general it takes 24 months to complete an orthodontic treatment.
When are braces considered medically necessary ?
In the case of speech problems, a problem with teeth occlusion, the presence of wide distance between teeth, excessive overlapping or malalignment, orthodontic treatment is a viable solution for most of these problems
Is orthodontic treatment using for children only?
Just as orthodontic treatment is used for children and adolescents, many adults can also benefit from orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth and get a better smile and beautiful aligned teeth.
What are the benefits of Braces ?
Getting orthodontic treatment not only gives a good appearance and a great smile, but it also helps to maintain healthy teeth in the long term, as well as helping you avoiding teeth carving, which may be necessary in porcelain veneers or some fixed prosthetic devices.
How many kind of Braces existing ?
1- Metal Braces
Traditional fixed metal braces are the most commonly used orthodontic appliances; they’re also the oldest type of braces and the first orthodontic technique to appear. Fixed metal braces basically consist of two parts, the brackets and the wire.
The wire’s function is to move the teeth to their ideal positions, and the brackets connects the teeth directly to the wire, and other parts may be added to the device as needed.
The brackets are fixed directly to the teeth, and the wire passes through these brackets through small holes prepared for this.
Most of the time the appliance is placed in front of the teeth, but sometimes it can be placed in the back of the teeth, and in that case it is called: Lingual braces, and this method is characterized by not being so obvious like traditional braces are, for this reason some patients prefer it for cosmetic concerns, but it is not always possible to treat all orthodontic problems using lingual braces.
2- Clear Aligners (Invisalign®)
Some people call it invisible braces. Clear aligners are basically series of customized transparent plastic trays called aligners. The orthodontic expert changes these aligners serially according to the treatment schedule, for example, the patient wears the first aligner for a period ranging between 7 to 21 days, for at least 22 hours a day before replacing it with another aligner, but again it is not always possible to treat all orthodontic problems using clear aligners.
3- Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)
Temporary anchorage appliances are super small mini screws that are placed in the jaw bone to apply a continuous tension that helps getting the accurate desired tooth movement.
4- Power Chains
Power chains are connected rows of elastic material that are used as a helper device with normal braces to close spaces between teeth.
5- Removable Braces
Removable braces are made up of a plastic base that covers the roof of the mouth and stainless streel wires. Removable braces are considered the treatment of choice for minor upper teeth problems in children.
