Orthodontics

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Lingual Torus Removal
Lingual Torus Removal
Lingual torus removal surgery is recommended prior to the design of a removable dental prosthesis to prevent it from hurting.
  • Application of local anesthesia
  • Lingual torus removal surgery with dental laser
  • Suture of the intervened area
Damon Braces Placement
Damon Braces Placement
Damon braces self-ligating  are recommended for adolescents and adults, in cases of low or high compexity. In conjunction with the computer-assisted indirect placement, they offer the followin advantages:
  1. Fast and precise placement
  2. Incredibly shorter treatment duration.
  3. It normally does not require tooth extraccions or palatal breakers.
  4. Easy-to-clean self-ligating system with fewer adjustments required and greater comfort.
 
*Previous orthodontic study is required
  • Damon Self-ligating bracket
  • Damon braces placement using transfer tray
  • Placement of wire arches
  • Placement of bumpers, buttons and elastics,  in case of apply
Corticotomy
Corticotomy
Corticotomy consist of makings cuts in the cortical bone to accelerate tooth movement by up 40%, it is a resource used by orthodontist to reduce treatment time.
  • Application of local anesthesia
  • Selective cuts in cortical bone
American Orthodontics Brackets Placement
American Orthodontics Brackets Placement
American Orthodontics Self-ligating brackets are recommended for adolescents and adults,in cases of low or high complexity.  In conjunction with the computer-assisted indirect placement, they offer the followin advantages:
  1. Fast and precise placement
  2. Incredibly shorter treatment duration.
  3. It normally does not require tooth extraccions or palatal breakers.
  4. Easy-to-clean self-ligating system with fewer adjustments required and greater comfort.
*Requires previous orthodontic study (not included)
  • American Orthodontics Self-ligating Bracket
  • Bracket placement using transfer tray planned digitally
  • Placement of wire arches
  • Placement of bumpers, buttons and elastics,  in case of apply
Guided Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
Guided Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
Gingivectomy is an aesthetic procedure for gum contouring , normally required after orthodontic treatment.
  • Intraoral scanning
  • Design and manufacture of surgical guide
  • Gingiva esthetic contouring with surgical guide and dental laser
Fixed Retainer
Fixed Retainer
The Fixed  retainer is placed after bracket removal to prevent teeth  from shifting to their  original position.
  • Post orthodontic retainer
  • Cleaning of dental surfaces, prior to placement
  • The wire is bonded to the back surfaces of the teeth
  • Surfaces polishing
Gingivectomy Gingivoplasty
Gingivectomy Gingivoplasty
Gingivectomy gingivoplasty is a surgery that corrects the size and shape of the gum, which is deformed commonly during an orthodontic treatment.
  • Aesthetic contouring of the gingiva with dental laser
Bracket AO Empower replacement
Bracket AO Empower replacement
The replacemen of the bracket must be done as soon as possible in order to continue with the treatment
  • Supply of new bracket AO Empower, due to loss.
  • Prepayment is required to order
  • Cleaning the bracket whit a sandblaster
  • Tooth cleaning
  • Bracket bonding
Bracket Repositioning
Bracket Repositioning
A bracket has to be replaced when it has come off due to eating hard things.
  • Sandblast cleaning of detached bracket
  • Tooth cleaning
  • Bracket repositioning
Bracket AO Clear replacement
Bracket AO Clear replacement
The replacement of the bracket must be donde as soon as possible in order to continue with the treatment
  • Supply of new bracket AO Clear, due to loss.
  • Prepayment is required to order
  • Cleaning the bracket whit a sandblaster
  • Tooth cleaning
  • Bracket bonding
Bruxism Guard
Bruxism Guard
Bruxism guard helps to correct the opening of the temporomandibular joint, releasing stress on the jawduring the slepp, as well as protecting teeth from wear due to bruxism. Bruxism is an involuntary habit, normally caused by stress.  It consist of clenching and grindfing of the teeth causing jaw pain, ear pain, frequent headaches and wear of the teeth.
  • Intraoral scanning
  • Bruxism guard design and fabrication
  • Try-in and final adjustments
Replacement of Tube AO Ifit
Replacement of Tube AO Ifit
Replacement of tube should be done as soon as possible in order to continue whit the treatment.
  • Supply of new Tube AO Ifit, due to loss.
  • Prepayment is required to order
  • Cleaning the tube whit a sandblaster
  • Tooth cleaning
  • Tube bonding
Orthodontic Review
  • Treatment plan evolution review
  • Taking intraoral photographs
  • Checking for occlusion and tooth movement
  • Change of archwires and accessories if applicable
  • Repositioning of detached brackets (Not lost)
Orthodontic Mini Implants
Orthodontic Mini Implants
Orthodontic mini implants ensure maximum anchorage to be able to move teeth in complicated orthodontic cases.
  • Application of local anesthesia
  • Initial periapical radiography taken
  • ⁠Placement of mini dental implant
  • Final periapical X-ray
PowerScope AO Class II Corrector
PowerScope AO Class II Corrector
The American Orthodontics PowerScope Class II Corrector is indicated only for non-extraction dentoalveolar correction in the following orthodontic cases: • Class II correction with dentoalveolar compensation of occlusion (Class II elastic effect) • Class II division 1 malocclusions • Class II division 2 malocclusions • Unilateral Class II correction • Asymmetrical cases - Midline correction • Distalization of upper posterior teeth (headgear replacement) • Mini-screw alternative - anchorage for closing mandibular arch spaces (aplasia) Additionally helps with opening spaces for future implants in the anterior maxilla and/or posterior mandible
  • Previous orthodontic treatment
  • Placement of 19X25 wire
  • Lower arch cinching
  • Placement of ligature on canines
  • Activation of Power Scope 2
Orthodontic Assessment
  • Complete medical history
  • Taking intraoral photographs
  • Extraoral taking photographs
  • Periapical X-rays
  • Alkylated tooth detection
  • Detection of fractured teeth
  • Detection of dental cavities
  • Periodontal evaluation
Circumferential Retainer
Circumferential Retainer
The circumferential retainer is used after bthe removal of brackets to prevent teeth  returning to their original position
  • Post orthodontic retainer
  • Intraoral scanning
  • Design and manufacture of circumferential retainer with anterior acrylic bar
  • Final adjustment in patient
Corrector Clase II PowerScope AO
Corrector Clase II PowerScope AO
El PowerScope corrector de Clase II de American Orthodontics está indicado sólo para la corrección dentoalveolar sin extracciones en los siguientes casos de ortodoncia: • La corrección de la Clase II con compensación dentoalveolar de la oclusión (efecto de elásticos de clase II) • Maloclusiones Clase II división 1 • Maloclusiones Clase II división 2 • Corrección unilateral de Clase II • Casos asimétricos - Corrección de la línea media • Distalización dientes posteriores superiores (sustituto del arco extraoral) • Alternativa de Mini-tornillo - anclaje para el cierre de espacios arco mandibular (aplasia) Adicionalmente ayuda con la apertura de espacios para futuros implantes en maxilar anterior  y/o en mandíbula posterior
  • Tratamiento de ortodoncia previo
  • Colocacion de Alambre 19X25
  • Cinchado de arco inferior
  • Colocacion de ligadura en caninos
  • Activacion de Power Scope 2
Impacted Tooth Exposure
Impacted Tooth Exposure
Through impacted tooth exposure surgery, unerupted teeth are discovered and a button is placed so that during orthodontic treatment they moves to their corresponding position.
  • Application of local anesthesia
  • Incision in the gum and oral mucosa
  • Surgical exposure of retained tooth
  • Suture of the intervened area
  • Orthodontic button placement
Orthodontic Diagnosis
Orthodontic Diagnosis
The orthodontic diagnosis must be made prior to starting othodontic treatment,  it seeks to detect problems that may worsen during orthodontic treatment such as: caries, gingival recession, periodonttis. The condition of the teeth that may affect the treatment plan is als evaluated: ankylosed teeth, impacted teeth, supernumemary teeth, midline deviation, dental crowding, third molars. With all the information collected, an appropriate treatment can be established.
  • Diagnostic delivery
  • Treatment plan
  • Informed consents
  • Signature of privacy notices
  • Treatment acceptance signature
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