The removal of brackets is done at theend of orthodontic treatment , it must be accompanied by a deep cleaning and later the placement of retainers to prevent the teeth from returning to their initial position.
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.