What's the difference between orthodontic treatment and regular braces? Why dramatic changes are difficult.

This is the question most frequently asked by people considering braces.

“What is the difference from regular orthodontics?”

 

If the problem is only about correcting the alignment of teeth, it is relatively easy to predict.

but Bite correction is different from simple orthodontic treatment.

Because there may be differences in treatment duration, outcome prediction, and satisfaction.

 

Definition: What is orthodontics?

No-brain correction Treatment that induces changes in appearance through tooth movement no see.

The basic principle is the same as general correction.

• braces

• Protrusion correction

• Teeth alignment

All of these methods involve moving teeth to create changes in appearance.

 

However, the blind correction Focus on making the chin look more alive There is this.

 

Principle: How can improvement be achieved?

✔ Basic operation method

Blind improvement The principle of moving the upper teeth to induce the rotation of the lower jaw Use .

 

This principle is the same regardless of whether or not the tooth is extracted.

 

✔ Differences from general correction

 

The change in alignment of the teeth is usually noticeable.

but The degree of improvement varies greatly from person to person and is difficult to predict.

 

Therefore, satisfaction with the results can also vary greatly from person to person.

 

The relationship between chinlessness and temporomandibular joint disorder

Sometimes, a chinless face isn't just a cosmetic issue.

• There are reports that the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disease is relatively high in patients with no jaw.

• As temporomandibular joint disease progresses, the jaw may become shorter.

• The lower jaw may rotate backwards and the front teeth may appear.

In severe cases, people may say, “It wasn’t originally chinless, but it seems like it has become chinless.”

 

Therefore, it becomes important to distinguish whether changes in jaw shape are simply a cosmetic issue or are related to changes in the temporomandibular joint.

 

Why does the chin appear to protrude?

Just because it's not chinless doesn't mean it's protruding.

 

But if your chin is behind you An effect that makes the lips appear relatively forward It happens.

 

Conversely, in the case of a prognathism, the lips may appear more sunken.

 

Ultimately, this is the nose-lips-chin Relative position relationship problem no see.

 

The impact of extraction

✔ If not extracted

• Blind improvement is possible

• However, dramatic changes may be limited.

 

✔ In case of extraction

• Mouths come together

• The effect of making the chin look relatively more alive

• You can expect simultaneous improvement of jawline and mouth protrusion.

However, the key criterion for deciding on extraction is The actual position of the mouth no see.

 

If the mouth is not protruding due to the nose-lip relationship, an unnatural result may occur if the mouth is excessively retracted after extraction.

 

So, there is no formula for “unconditional tooth extraction” in orthodontic treatment.

 

Is re-correction possible?

Re-correction is possible.

But the most important condition is Health of teeth and gums no see.

• If your gums are weak

• If the tooth root is shortened

• If extraction has already been performed

The extent of improvement may vary depending on these factors.

 

Additionally, since the treatment period for orthodontic treatment is long, the opportunity cost of time and money must also be considered when re-correcting.

 

 

📌Improving the chin is not simply a matter of tooth arrangement, but depends on the positional relationship between the chin, lips, and nose and the treatment method chosen.

 

📌The actual change will vary from case to case depending on whether you choose extraction or consider re-correction.

 

 

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