Children between the ages of 8 and 14 years are mainly treated with removable braces when necessary, so long as the child still has milk teeth. Depending on the brace design, during growth spurts it is used to restrain in order to promote the growth of underdeveloped jaws or jaw section, or shape growth in overdeveloped jaws.
Space Retainer
Each milk tooth also serves as a substitute symbol for the following permanent tooth. If you lose a milk tooth prematurely because of caries, an inflammation or an accident, a substitute must be provided. This appliance is removable and is only worn at night. It keeps the gap open for the permanent tooth yet to come. The patient does not have any active treatment to the tooth or correction of the jaw.
Active Plate
The active plate is a removable appliance which possesses spring elements for tooth movement or screws to lengthen the jaw. A stretching time of at least 16 hours per day is recommendable to produce the most effective optimal result. For moving the screws our patients receive two positioning keys: one straight and one bent. The springs are activated by the dental staff.
Bite Jumping Appliance
This appliance belongs to the group of orthodontic function devices. It works on the growth control of the jaw parts and adjusts the tongue, chewing and lip functions. The bite jumping appliance used by Adentics has two bars for the forward displacement of the lower jaw and in each case screws in the upper and lower jaw to stretch the jaw. Usually only the screws in the upper jaw must be placed.
Activators
This appliance belongs to the group of orthodontic function devices. They work on the growth control of the jaw parts and adjust the tongue, chewing and lip functions. The devices used by Adentics: flexible-open activator, Bionator, Berliner activator.
Function Control after Fränkel
This appliance belongs to the group of orthodontic function devices. They work on the growth control of the jaw parts and adjust the tongue, chewing and lip functions. At first sight they look very large, however, they offer maximum comfort since the tongue is not limited.
Retention Appliance / Retention Brace
These clips are used after the conclusion of an active orthodontic treatment and serve to protect the treated tooth and jaw position. Retaining clips are usually worn only at night. Since teeth unfortunately change their position all through one’s life, retaining clips should also be worn all through one’s life. As an adult, occasional wearing (2 nights a week) is sufficient.
Advantages
- removable
- very hygienic
- to take advantage of growth
Disadvantages
- requires disciplined wearing
- not possible for all bad tooth positions
- possible speech impediment whilst wearing
- like every attached brace, some pressure pain at the beginning
Costs
Government insured patients
There are extra costs. We inform you of the additional resulting costs in our practice and are there to advise you.
Privately insured patients
For private patients the only additional costs arise in the context of the individual tariff.
Financing is possible
please speak with us about it. See also Costs
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