Braces on adult patients? The answer is… yes.
However, the greater concern on the part of people about their facial appearance and the increase in oral health care has led to a greater number of adults seeking this type of treatment in the dental office.
Although it is during adolescence that most orthodontic treatments are carried out, (the time of peak growth and when the teeth are complete).
Therefore, adults can also use braces, normally associated with space management for the placement of implants, prostheses or crowns. In this case, we are dealing with a corrective treatment in which the objective is to improve the position of the teeth already erupted using a fixed appliance. Regarding treatment time, it depends on the degree of severity of the malocclusion, and generally lasts longer than in children or teenagers.
Thus, the treatment performed in children and adolescents is interventional. It not only corrects the tooth position, but also influences and directs the growth of the jaws with the help of fixed and/or removable appliances.
In most cases, orthodontic treatment is first started in order to open space and create the appropriate conditions for the placement of implants. However, there are some situations in which it is beneficial to place the appliance after the implants. Since everything will depend on the evaluation and decision by the dentist.
For example, patients who have previous implants can also undergo orthodontic treatment, with some dental movements being limited in their range of movement.
Finnally, each case is unique and the treatment plan should be personalized and directed to the needs of each patient.
