Orthodontics, a branch of dentistry, is a branch of science that deals with the teeth, jaw and face complex in terms of normal structure and development, anomalies and treatment of anomalies.
According to the results of research conducted in recent years, the importance of preventive dentistry all over the world has created a more conscious mass and there has been a visible decrease in the number of tooth decay cases.
Orthodontic treatment can be applied at any age. However, diagnosing the problem at an early age and starting treatment gives more effective results in a shorter time. For this reason, children should be checked by an orthodontist starting from the mixed dentition period (6-7 years old).
Orthodontic Applications
-Child Orthodontics
– Adult Orthodontics (Orthognathic Surgery)
Types of appliances used for treatment purposes
– Movable appliances
-Functional appliances
-Extraoral appliances
-Fixed appliances