Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a field of dental medicine which deals with straightening malpositioned teeth and jaws using fixed and mobile braces.A clinical examination is necessary for establishing the right orthodontic therapy.
In child and adolescent jaw development, orthodontic therapy is used as a prophylactic measure.
Wearing an orthodontic appliance improves dental esthetics, but its functional aspect is crucial.
Orthodontics is used to bring the patient’s upper and lower jaw (occlusion) into a harmonious relationship, preventing possible dental, periodontal and temporomandibular complications.
There is no age limit for orthodontic therapy, although it is mostly conducted in adolescence.