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What is orthodontic treatment and which problems does it address?

Ortodontik tedavi, dislerdeki ve cenelerdeki yapisal bozuk-luklan düzelten, dis hekimliginde "ortodonti bölümü" ola-rak avn bir uzmanhk dah gerektiren bir tedavi vöntemidir. Problems such as the jaw being too forward or backward in relation to the skull, narrow jaw structure, or asymmetric development are corrected with orthodontic treatment. Crowding, spacing, deep bite, or open bite issues are also within the scope of orthodontic treatment.

How do orthodontists determine whether a patient needs orthodontic treatment?

During the examination, we gather certain information and cavities from our patients. Intraoral measurements, photos, and necessary X-rays are taken. X-ray analyses are evaluated together with clinical findings to detect the problem. The most common imaging methods we use are panoramic radiographs, which show all the teeth together, and the lateral cephalometric X-ray, also known as the lateral skull film.

What are the advantages of choosing clear aligners over traditional treatments for orthodontic treatment?

The clear aligner method's aesthetic advantages are one of the biggest reasons for preference over traditional braces. In addition, issues like pain from wires or broken brackets, which require emergency intervention, are not experienced with this treatment. Also, doctor check-ups can be done at longer intervals compared to traditional treatment: The check-up period for braces is 4-6 weeks, whereas with clear aligners, this can extend to 6-8 weeks. On the other hand, in traditional treatments, the edges of the wires and brackets cannot be cleaned. If the aligners are not removed, demineralization, or dissolution, can occur on the tooth enamel, leading to brown spots. Therefore, in braces treatment, our patients need to be more careful with long-term brushing. However, with clear aligner treatment, which is also known as wire-free dental treatment, the ability to remove the aligners makes brushing the teeth much easier. These aligners can also be removed on special occasions like weddings or graduations. This way, the person does not interrupt their treatment and avoids any impact on their appearance. The ability to remove them during meals eliminates eating and drinking restrictions. Sticky foods and acidic drinks that can affect traditional braces are not a concern with clear aligners.

How do clear aligners correct the teeth?

For clear aligner treatment, we use digital intraoral scanners to obtain the patient's intraoral measurements. We also take necessary photos and X-rays. To plan clear aligner treatment, we share these cavities with brands that produce clear aligners. After the treatment plan is approved by both the doctor and the patient, production of the clear aligners begins. Once the aligners are received, during the first appointment, we place the retaining attachments onto the teeth. These attachments are tooth-colored and help determine the direction of the force applied to the teeth. The number of aligners can vary according to the needs of each patient. Throughout the treatment, the aligners are regularly changed every 10 days, and each new aligner prepares the teeth for the next step.

Are clear aligner treatments suitable for all orthodontic cases?

Nowadays, thanks to the advanced technology of clear aligners, we can use this treatment system for almost all cases. Even in patients requiring jaw surgery, orthodontic preparations can be done with clear aligners. As in traditional methods, especially in challenging tooth movements, we can use auxiliary devices like mini screws to support the treatment process with clear aligners.

How long does the treatment usually take to complete?

The process varies for each patient. In mild cases, it typically takes about four months, while in moderate cases, it may take up to one year.

How often do patients need to visit for check-ups?

Seffaf plak tedavisinde, geleneksel vönteme göre kontrol sikhiklan daha azdir. Geleneksel yöntemde; tel degisimi, elastik degisimi, batma veya acitma yapan verlerin düzel-timi, kopan braket varsa tekrar vapistilmasi gibi durum-lardan dolay hastalarmiz ayda bir görmemiz. gerekiyor. Ancak seffaf plak tedavisinde hastalarmiza iki avda bir gör-memiz veterli oluvor. Sehir disinda ve yurt disinda vasavan hastalarmizda ara kontrolleri online görüsmeler ve uygu-lamava vüklenilen fotograflarmin takibivle vapabilivoruz. Bu savede 6-8 ay kadar kontrole cagormadigimiz durumlar olabilivor. Bu gibi uzun arahklarda hastalarmiza kullana-caklan kadar plaklarmi teslim edivoruz.

What are common orthodontic issues in adults, and can clear aligners fix them?

The most common issues reported by adult patients are crowding and forwardly displaced teeth. These problems can be resolved quickly with clear aligners.

What are common orthodontic issues in children, and can they be corrected with clear aligners?

The most common problems in child patients are dental eruption issues and narrow jaw structure. These problems can be corrected by moving the teeth with clear aligner treatment.

Can orthodontic treatment with clear aligners be done during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding, like all orthodontic treatments, does not prevent clear aligner treatment.

Can clear aligners be used in the treatment of jaw joint disorders?

For the treatment of jaw joint disorders, we use thicker and more rigid splints. If the patient has a joint problem, we start the treatment with an occlusal splint.