"Traditional metal bracket corrector or metal self-locking bracket corrector or ceramic bracket corrector or tongue-sided corrector" has stumped orthodontic friends with choice obstacles. Today we will talk about the differences between these four fixed corrections.
Traditional bracket &self-locking bracket
1. Different ways to fix the arch wire: the traditional bracket is fixed by ligation wire or rubber ring; the self-locking bracket does not need to be fixed by external fixing.
2. Different thicknesses: the distance from the base to the surface of the traditional bracket is smaller, and the overall thickness is relatively thin; the self-locking bracket has lock hooks, etc., so it is heavier than the traditional bracket.
3. Different comfort levels: Although the traditional bracket is thinner, the ligation wire used on the outside of the bracket will irritate the oral mucosa, making people feel uncomfortable; although the self-locking bracket is thicker, the self-locking structure can avoid the irritation wire irritation to the inside of the oral cavity. In comparison, the comfort level of the self-locking bracket will be better.
4. The follow-up time is different: the traditional brackets must be adjusted once a month; the self-locking brackets must be reviewed once every two months.
Ceramic Pallet & Metal Pallet
1, Material, Volume: The ceramic Pallet consists of block-shaped ceramics and has a relatively large area.
2. Different degrees of invisibility: The color of ceramic is close to the color of the teeth, and it is almost impossible to tell if you don’t look carefully. So ceramic braces are also called “semi-invisible orthodontics.”
3. Different comfort: the edges of the ceramic bracket are not so smooth, and it will affect the lip mucosa when worn, and the comfort is a little lower than that of the metal bracket.
Lingual Orthodontic Device: The lingual bracket needs to be tailor-made according to the teeth, so it is very challenging for the orthodontic doctor's skills. Since the operation of lingual correction is relatively cumbersome, the price is the most expensive of all the correction devices. When you first wear it, you may experience varying degrees of swallowing discomfort and unclear pronunciation, and you will be able to adapt in one or two weeks.
The choice of aligners does not necessarily cost as much as possible. Since everyone's teeth are different, the doctor should decide based on your own teeth and your financial budget. In short, the best tool to achieve the ultimate correction effect of teeth.
