Patients face confusion when deciding to install orthodontics, whether they resort to fixed orthodontics, or choose mobile orthodontics, so we offer you the most prominent differences between the types of orthodontics, to finally choose the orthodontic that suits you and your needs.
The shape:
The fixed orthodontic consists of metal wires, dental supports that adhere to the patient’s teeth, and varies in size and composition depending on the stage of the orthodontic, and the mobile orthodontic consists of a metal wire at the front of the teeth, and a plastic cover in the inner side of the jaw.
Care methods:
There is a method of fixed orthodontic care, which is the use of its own brush, with cleaning at an angle of 45 with contact with the surface of the teeth and gums, it is also preferable to use dental floss once a day because the brush alone is not enough, besides the use of bacteria and germs lotion at least twice a day.
The method of care for the mobile orthodontic is to wash the hand thoroughly before removing the orthodontic, remove it with only two fingers to avoid breaking it, then clean it with its specialized brush on a daily basis, besides caring for the teeth themselves and the top of the roof of the mouth and tongue, and finally using a rinse.
Types
The forms of fixed orthodontics vary, the most famous of all is the metal orthodontic, which has effective results, also the ceramic calendar, in which ceramic pieces are placed as an alternative to metal, characterized by a higher price than metal, as well as the possibility of being broken.
The mobile orthodontic has a metal back and a transparent rubber-like piece on the front.
Duration of treatment
A fixed orthodontic needs about 6 months to two years, while a mobile orthodontic needs 6 months to one and a half years.
Method of use
The patient in the fixed orthodontic can not remove it as he wishes, but is removed only by the doctor at the scheduled time and the patient can eat while wearing it. The mobile orthodontic is removable at any time, and must be removed while eating, then brushing teeth and re-wearing it again.
Suitable cases
Fixed orthodontics are used for patients with a problem of crowding teeth due to their small size, while mobile orthodontics treat about 70% of cases, but are not suitable for all cases.
Cost
The cheapest type of orthodontic is the metal fixed one, however it has very effective and important results, on the other hand, the mobile orthodontic is the most expensive.
Disadvantages
Despite the importance of orthodontics, they also has some disadvantages, and what upsets the most patients in the fixed orthodontic is how they look, in addition to some injuries to the gums and teeth that can occur, and the slowness of the treatment period, and may cause tooth decay and swelling of the gums if not taken care of dental hygiene optimally during the treatment period.
While the mobile orthodontic is not suitable for all cases,and the ease of taking it off also causes many patients not to commit to wearing it all the time, which significantly delays results.
Advantages
Fixed orthodontics are very effective in repairing dental defects and deformities compared to other types, because they are difficult to remove and always fixed, besides being easy to use.
While the mobile orthodontic is easy to remove, eat and then clean the teeth, it is also easy to remove, which facilitates the presence in important social events, as well as contributes to the short duration of treatment compared to the fixed calendar, in addition to problems in the hygiene of the teeth are hardly remembered unlike the fixed, which the patient has difficulty cleaning his teeth while wearing.
