Orthodontic vestibular plates. A plate for correcting a bite in children How much does a plate for teeth cost for a teenager

Incorrect bite or uneven teeth is a fairly common problem, which is easy to fix if you contact an orthopedist.

And the sooner this is done, the less time it will take to correct. Therefore, the procedure is recommended to be carried out in childhood.

And the installation of dental plates will relieve those aesthetic and practical problems that arise when wearing braces.

Dental veneers serve the following purposes:

Change the shape of the jaw bones;
Hold the teeth in the correct position;
Adjust the width of the palate;
Prevent the displacement of teeth;
Depending on the situation, they can inhibit or stimulate the growth of the jaw;
They help to fix the result of the adjustment that was achieved by wearing braces. This is practically the only option in which the plates are recommended to be worn by adults.

In addition, from the point of view of psychology, children at this age endure the entire procedure much easier and do not experience moral discomfort.

Types of teeth alignment plates

Depending on the structure and purpose of the plate on the teeth are divided into several types:

single jaw- consist of orthodontic screws and a plate base. The principle of operation is based on the pressure that occurs when the screws are tightened. It is used for deformation of individual teeth, shortened or narrowed dentition. Suitable for both adults and children.
With hand-shaped process- used to correct the position of individual teeth. The plate is put on the lower or upper jaw, and a small process presses on the defective tooth, moving it in the right direction.
with retraction arch- designed to correct the protrusive position of the teeth of the anterior row. Suitable for both upper and lower jaw. The effect is achieved due to the ability of the wire to spring.
With pusher- serves to correct the palatal arrangement of the teeth due to one or two spring mechanisms. Only suitable for upper jaw.
Brückl apparatus- corrects defects in the bite of the teeth of the anterior row of the lower jaw.
Andrez-Goypl activator- consists of two connecting parts, which are put on immediately on the lower and upper jaws. It has a combining effect, correcting several dental anomalies at once.
Frenkel apparatus- has a complex structure, including cheek shields, lip pads and many additional parts that are connected into one piece using a metal frame. Used to correct mesial, distal and open bites.

Moreover, plates on the teeth are divided into removable and non-removable. At the same time, non-removable ones have a greater effect, but their price is higher. The main advantages of removable ones are that the cost is lower and you can remove them at any time, but this reduces their effectiveness.

How are they installed?

Before installing the plate, it must be made. The procedure is carried out individually, taking into account all the features of the patient's dental system and includes:

examination by an orthopedic dentist;
removal of casts of the jaw;
x-ray examination;
fitting plaster models of future plates (they must fit perfectly in shape);
if the plaster model fits, a plate is made on its basis.

The plastic base of a correctly made plate should correspond to the relief of the surface of the dental contour and gums, and the metal arc should fix the entire mechanism well.

The installation procedure is painless and does not take much time.. Immediately after the procedure, it will be difficult for the patient to speak, but gradually this will pass.

Pros and cons

The main advantages of dental plates include:

ease of care - even a child can handle it;
painless and quick installation;
visually they are less noticeable;
with rare exceptions, the plates can be removed, which allows the jaws to rest and facilitates the process of eating and brushing teeth.

Dental braces also have significant disadvantages:

almost impossible to use them to level serious defects in adults, since they cannot, like braces, move teeth;
the ability to remove the device can be a significant problem due to the fact that it is difficult to control compliance with all medical prescriptions by a child, and neglect of the rules will result in the futility of all treatment;
not in all cases the plates can help, sometimes only braces save the situation.

Record care

All the rules for caring for the plates, as well as tips for wearing them, can be reduced to the following points:

It is necessary to comply with hygiene standards for oral care- Brush your teeth twice a day and rinse your mouth after every meal. Otherwise, bacteria that will accumulate on the orthopedic device and teeth will lead to caries.
To clean the plates, you must use the gels intended for this. There should be two: daily use and for deep cleansing once a week. Reading is carried out only with the toothbrush of the one who wears the plates. However, it should not be rigid, otherwise it will damage the structure.
Once a week, the orthopedic structure must be poured overnight with a special solution. To do this, you can use the container where the dental plates are stored.
If tartar has formed on the plate, which cannot be removed by the above methods, you need to contact a specialist and give the design for hardware cleaning.
After all cleaning procedures on the construction screw, if it exists, it is necessary drip vegetable oil and then turn the screw first clockwise and then counterclockwise.
Desirable remove the plate before eating This will help avoid unnecessary contamination.
In no case you can not remove the orthopedic structure at night otherwise, the entire therapeutic effect will be lost. This should be monitored especially carefully if the child himself knows how to remove and put on the plate.

How to hold the twist plate correctly? Watch the video:

How much does a dental veneer cost?

The price of the entire procedure will include:

The cost of the orthopedic apparatus itself, which depends on the complexity of the anomaly, the type of device and the material of manufacture. Also, some parts of the structure will have to be changed from time to time, which will bring additional costs.
Installation work and further visits to the dentist throughout the course of treatment are paid separately.
As a result, the procedure can cost from 20 to 80 thousand rubles. And to this amount it will be necessary to add the cost of special cleaning products for the care of the plates.

Thus, the sooner you turn to the dentist for help and start the procedures to correct defects, the easier, faster and cheaper the treatment will be.

After reaching the age of twelve, achieve straight teeth and beautiful smile it will be more difficult not only because of the end of the formation of the jaw system, but also because of the psychological characteristics of adolescence and youth.

Scientists have proven that the older a person is, the more difficult it is for him to come to terms with wearing orthopedic structures.

In addition to their main chewing function, teeth perform another extremely important function - they are an aesthetic element. It can be seen that even on a subconscious level, it is much more pleasant for us to communicate with a person whose teeth are beautiful, white, even, than with someone who does not have such properties. But unfortunately, a minority of parents pay attention to their child's bite in childhood, when it is much easier to correct it than at an older age. And this despite the fact that today there are many methods for eliminating these defects, including plates for teeth (photo below).

Everything is normal permanent teeth, except for third molars, should erupt between the ages of 6 and 13 years. This period is the most favorable for the use of dental plates for children in case of malocclusion, or the formation of an uneven dentition.

Dental plates for children are orthodontic structures, which, depending on the anomaly, can have various shapes.

In the manufacture of plates for aligning teeth in children, a material that does not cause allergic reactions is used.

In the manufacture of plates for teeth alignment in children, mainly soft plastic is used, which is not capable of causing allergic reactions or injuring the oral mucosa. The plates also include metal wire (made of nickel or titanium) and additionally there may be various hooks, screws, springs. All plates for alignment are divided into removable and non-removable(bracket systems). The former are used mainly for minor defects, but the advantage is the ability to remove them when eating and hygiene procedures. Such plates are recommended to be worn for an average of two years. Fixed plates are structures with locks, each of which contains metal arcs, which are then pulled together in the right direction. Fixed plates are used in difficult cases and are worn for several years. In children, removable structures are more widely used to align teeth.

The plates are practically not put on the teeth of adults, as they do not give the expected effect due to the immobility and inflexibility of the teeth at this age. In such cases, fixed structures are mainly used, but with minor defects, adult dental plates can also be used.

In adults, dental plates are used only for minor defects.

Depending on the mechanism of action, these types of plates are distinguished:

functional- are designed to normalize the work of the masticatory muscles, as well as to stimulate the growth of the jaws. Functional devices are also used if the child has bad habits(sucking of fingers, toys and other objects), which in the future can lead to the formation of a pathological bite (incorrect inclination of the teeth, underdevelopment of the jaw, diastema, etc.). Such devices have the form of two-jaw, or single-jaw structures of intermaxillary action. When using them, the child is unable to speak, eat, etc. You need to wear functional plates for at least 14 hours a day;
mechanical- operate due to the presence of screws, arcs, clasps, etc., which are made of metal wire. Designed to expand the dentition, straighten crooked teeth;
combined action plates- combine elements of the first two types.

Also distinguished:

single jaw plates- have screws, on the tightening of which their action is based. They are used for defects in individual teeth, the need to correct the width and size of the dentition, etc.;
hand-shaped plates, which puts pressure on a separate deformed tooth, which contributes to the disappearance of the defect;
retraction arch plates, which has the ability to spring. They are used in the protrusive position of the anterior teeth;
plates with a pusher, thanks to which it is possible to correct the palatal arrangement of the teeth. Applies to the upper jaw only.

Indications for the use of dental plates

Dental plates do not cope with all problems and are prescribed by orthodontists mainly for minor defects.

The main indications for the use of plates are:

Dental plates are used when there is a possibility of tooth displacement

the need to accelerate or slow down the growth of the jaw bones;
the need to correct the shape of the jaw bones;
the likelihood of tooth displacement;
the need to change the position of individual teeth in the dentition;
the need to correct the width and size of the sky;
the need to hold the teeth in a certain position in order to form the correct bite;
preparation of teeth for the further installation of a bracket system, or fixing the effect after treatment with brackets.

The most effective is the installation of plates on the teeth of children during the change of milk teeth to permanent ones.

Why Dental Alignment Plates Are Necessary

Unfortunately, not everyone understands the importance of correcting a pathological occlusion in a child, turning to a doctor in late terms, when treatment takes much more time and is more difficult. The best time to visit an orthodontist is during childhood, when teeth are still malleable. It should be understood that an incorrect bite not only worsens the appearance, but also threatens with many complications, including:

uneven load on chewing surfaces;
abrasion of the tooth surface, on which the load during chewing is large;
accumulation of plaque on tooth surfaces that are difficult to access due to improper placement;
inflammatory diseases of soft tissues oral cavity;
violation of the process of swallowing, speech, or even breathing;
functional diseases gastrointestinal tract due to poor chewing of food.

Pros and cons of dental plates

Children's dental plates (photo below) have both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of these devices include:

One of the advantages of plates is ease of maintenance.

the ability to remove when eating and brushing your teeth;
ease of care;
lack of discomfort and pain during use compared to braces;
faster manufacturing terms compared to non-removable structures;
the material from which the plates are made is safe, does not cause allergies and does not injure the oral mucosa;
significantly lower price relative to bracket systems.

But it also has its drawbacks, including:

age limitation - removable plates are recommended for use in childhood, when the teeth are malleable and the effect can be achieved;
dental plates are used for minor deformities (misalignment of some teeth, diastema, change in the size of the palate, jaw shape) when a bracket system is required for more complex defects;
due to the fact that the plates are removed, children need additional control, since they can easily remove them on their own;
longer term of use compared to non-removable structures.

The process of manufacturing and installing a dental plate

The installation of plates on the teeth of children is carried out in several stages. First, when visiting an orthodontist, an x-ray of the dentition is taken. Then casts are taken and after evaluating all this, plaster models are made, which must be tried on as they should perfectly fit in shape. If the plaster cast fits perfectly on the teeth, it is sent to the dental laboratory and a leveling plate is made on its basis. The material for the manufacture of the plate is high-quality medical plastic., which is hypoallergenic and does not injure the oral mucosa and soft tissues. The metal arch is made of nickel or titanium and must carefully fix the plate to the front teeth.

Making the basis of the plate

The process of installing the plate on the teeth of children takes no more than ten minutes. At first, the patient may feel some discomfort, but it completely disappears within 3-5 days.

Plate care rules

It is recommended to remove the plate before each meal, as otherwise the food may clog the structures, which will lead to its inefficiency, and the accumulated stuck food may contribute to the development bacterial infection and caries. Remove the plates only with clean hands to avoid the development of stomatitis. Parents should ensure that the child does not remove the plate at night, because then the treatment will not give the desired effect.

Record care involves cleaning it with a separate medium-hard toothbrush and special gels - daily and deep cleansing gel, which is used once a week. It is also recommended to immerse the plate in a disinfectant solution once a week. Before putting on the leveling plate, it must be washed in boiled water, and while the plate is removed, it must be stored in a specially designed container. If the device has a screw, then after cleaning it must be lubricated with a small amount of vegetable oil and checked for its movement clockwise and vice versa.

Dental veneers require some proper care.

Incorrect bite and position of the teeth not only worsen the aesthetic appearance, but can also lead to a huge number of complications from both the oral cavity and the digestive and other systems. Therefore, if a child has defects, it is extremely important to contact an orthodontist in a timely manner.

The most favorable period for the correction of dental deformities is childhood, since the teeth in children are malleable and better amenable to change. best method treatment of bite defects and individual teeth in children are alignment plates. They are easy to use, less expensive than non-removable devices, and are quite effective when applied in a timely manner.

The topic of our discussion is dental plates. This is one of many existing ways bite correction, along with aligners, positioners, soft mouthguards of other types. Today you will learn about what plates are, how effective they are and how much it costs to manufacture them in different clinics. I am not going to scold or praise any product, since the success of the application is always individual.

What are dental plates?

All correctional structures of this type are divided into two main types - removable and non-removable. In the first case, the product is installed using special hooks that are fixed on the teeth. The plate itself is made of high-quality hypoallergenic plastic, and the frame and hooks are made of high-quality medical steel. The term of use is from one to two years.

Plus - the ability to remove at night and while brushing your teeth. Minus - you have to remember to put them on again. Self-discipline affects efficiency.

If the product is used for a child, parents will have to monitor this.

Removable plates:

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	Arc with a process
	Arc with active pusher
	Retraction archwire
	Brückl apparatus
	Frenkel apparatus

The fixed plate is a more complex system. This is a metal arc and locks that are attached to the teeth. You need to wear it for several years. From time to time you will need to come to an appointment with an orthodontist to perform a correction.

Removable dental plates

The main difference between a removable and non-removable plate is the cost. The more complex and specific the design, the more difficult it is to manufacture and fit, the more expensive it will be, respectively.

Many people, even after consulting a doctor, find it difficult to understand how to wear plates on their teeth. They often take them off and forget. Of course, such treatment is delayed for several years, and sometimes does not bring the desired result at all. Doctors can't force us to follow orders. Therefore, efficiency is 100% dependent on self-control.

When to shoot:

you are going to gnaw something, chew. It will obviously be difficult to do this with a record;
when you brush your teeth (this is an average of 2-3 minutes), the correction tool is also allowed to be put aside.

Manufacturing and installation

Creating a record and fitting it is a complicated procedure. Each patient needs to undergo an examination, make an x-ray of the jaw and a cast. A model is made from plaster, which is tried on and finalized. Only when the model exactly repeats the line of gums and teeth, a plastic finished product is made on its basis.

It is not always possible to fit the plate perfectly the first time. After spending a day with the plates, the person returns to the doctor and talks about his feelings. You can always tighten / loosen the screw, readjust. It's not at all difficult to do this.

Hygiene

The plate itself requires maintenance. Moreover, you need to perform simple procedures regularly. The bacterial plaque that forms on the teeth also falls on the surface of the product in the same way.

Special gels are produced - one for daily cleaning, the second for deep cleaning (once a week) and solutions in which a plate is dipped to kill bacteria.

Plates for teeth - photo

Sometimes the owner can even find (hard deposits) on the plastic surface. Here you have to spend more time and money, and take the record to professional cleaning. Special solutions and work wonders.

At home, use a regular brush with soft bristles for cleaning so as not to damage anything. Any excess pressure is harmful. The screw must be moistened daily with machine oil. After that, it should be scrolled once in both directions.

There are no other features and difficulties. In just three to four days, these procedures will become your habit and will not cause any difficulties.

Records for a child

Any doctor will tell you that the effectiveness of treatment in orthodontics directly depends on when the correction is started. Therefore, dental plates for children will bring a much faster result than the same manipulations with a forty-year-old man. The teeth of a child and even a teenager of fifteen are much more malleable than in ten or twenty years.

Aesthetic dentistry has made significant progress over the past thirty years. But even she is powerless in the face of complex defects if patients do not want to install fixed structures.

Often parents bring a child whose teeth grow at unimaginable angles or with an overbite. And they want him to be given some kind of removable mouth guard. Say, let him sit all day at school without anything, and then, at home, wear something “prettier”. Parents can understand. They worry about the psyche of children who may be teased at school by their peers. But if we are talking about at least minimum efficiency in difficult cases, you can not do without the constant wearing of special devices.

Much depends on the professionalism of the specialist to whom young patients get. After all, he needs to create an ideal model that can correct the defect in the shortest possible time.

It is logical that fathers and mothers want to see the effect of treatment quickly, but it will manifest itself in six months or a year. It will have to be fixed with caps and maintained throughout life. After all, the dentition will expand with age. Therefore, there is no "once and for all".

If a child wears plates for a year or two, parents will have to get used to the idea that they will need to devote 365-730 days to constant monitoring:

check if he wears;
how often he brushes his teeth and the record itself;
does it take off before going to bed (it is better not to take it off, if possible);
also do not forget about a drop of oil on the screw and regular editing of the product for the changing bite of the child.

You will have to explain to the children why they need an uncomfortable thing in their mouth and why they do not need to hide it in their pocket when going to school.

Video - Plates for teeth alignment

Correction in adult patients

Does it make sense to put plates on the teeth of adults? In fact, it depends solely on the patient himself. There are no two identical people and identical in all cases of treatment. Even with one type of defect, two different person get far from the same results. There are statistics, but even it cannot serve as a guarantee or a reason for refusal.

As mentioned above, it is more effective to start correcting the bite with plates in childhood or adolescence. During this period (especially with milk teeth), the treatment is faster. The results are visible sooner.

Adults are told two things at once:

removable structures are hardly worth using;
if the defect is serious, it is better to put braces.

With minor defects, you can get fixed braces, and they will align the tooth with a high probability.

Plates are also worn after braces. This is a means of fixing the result, which is called a retainer. It does not allow the dentition to move, return to its original position (the one it had before treatment). This procedure is mandatory for everyone. If the doctor did not tell you about this or did not offer you, then you should doubt his competence. Without a retainer, you will have to put it back on, because after a few months the reverse process may begin, which will need to be stopped. Carrying the glands in your mouth for a couple of years in vain, you will understand what despair is. Therefore, it is better to do everything right at once.

There is only one advice here - do not save on yourself and go initially to a good specialist. There are not many of them, there is a queue. But you will be sure that you will not have to treat your teeth.

Plates on the teeth - efficiency. Reality and fiction

Plaque on teeth - before and after

There are many photos on the Web before and after treatment with dental plates. If you don’t understand anything about dentistry or are simply inattentive, then you can miss one small detail: 90% of such pictures on the Internet are banal photo manipulations. Often, instead of the real result, we are offered a photo edited in Photoshop or even a snapshot of the teeth of a completely different person.

If you read the stories on sites with reviews, then the opinions are contradictory. But do not immediately stigmatize the technique or doctors. The reason for failure is always banal. It rests either in the absence of discipline, or in the use of a deliberately inappropriate corrective structure. After all, the orthodontist cannot force the patient to pay for specific plates on the teeth. Someone is looking for "cheaper", someone "prettier". The results of such an attitude to the procedure are always the same.

Video - Removable plates

Summing up

So what do we understand from what we read?

the plates have the maximum efficiency for correcting the bite in children;
adults are recommended to install non-removable structures, better - braces;
there is no 100% guarantee of a quick result.

Pros and cons of plates for correcting teeth:

Positive sides	Insert Disadvantages
Depending on the defect, the plates can be removed before eating, as well as before brushing your teeth. You can also take them off at night.	To correct defects in adults, the plates are not suitable, as they cannot move the teeth.
Installation does not take much time and is painless	Due to the possible removal of such a structure, there is a chance to somehow violate the necessary prescription of a doctor, and this neglect may affect the course of treatment.
They are easy to take care of, even a child can cope with such a task.	If there are serious and complex defects in the dental system, it will not be possible to correct them with the help of plates.
Visually, the plates are almost invisible than

What exactly to choose depends solely on you, your budget and the desire to wear one or another correction system. There are certainly advantages. This is both a more aesthetic appearance than braces, and less discomfort. The cost is quite affordable for most customers. And believe me, these costs pay off with a vengeance. Both dental and psychological problems will decrease. The straighter the teeth, the better self-esteem, perception strangers etc.

Think, draw conclusions and, of course, leave comments on this article. All the best!

Video - Dental plate

Restoration of crooked teeth.

One of most popular orthodontic designs already well-proven in practice are plates. They are suitable for those who for some reason cannot wear, for example, braces, or use other methods for this purpose.

In addition, they differ low cost and high efficiency. Until recently, plates were most often recommended for children, but now they are often used to treat bites in adults.

Design features

In terms of orthopedic design, dental plates are removable retainers. Initially, they were developed with the aim of consolidating the result achieved when wearing braces. In appearance, the models can vary greatly, but they all have a number of the same type of elements:

palatine, it is made of plastic of medium hardness;
a metal arch covering a row of teeth. It just performs the main function of correcting teeth, which occurs due to the pressure it continuously exerts.

The design of the plates allows create minimal stress on the teeth, which eliminates the possibility of damage to the root system. The roots get the opportunity to comfortably rebuild and gradually change their location in accordance with the movement of the upper part.

The arc is made of an alloy of metals, including titanium and nickel. They are also used for braces.

It is these metals that have unique characteristics to retain "shape memory".

The essence of this action is ability to return initial form under the influence of heat, regardless of the strength of its deformation. This quality allows the arc, made of such an alloy, to resist the pressure of the teeth.

Depending on the individual characteristics of the patient's oral cavity, arc may vary in thickness. The same material is used for the manufacture of hooks mounted on cutters.

Sometimes designs are built-in activators which allows you to operate the same design throughout the course of therapy. It should only be tightened from time to time with a special key in order to regulate the tension density.

From the point of view of operation, plates, in comparison with braces, win in terms of comfort and safety.

Watch the video about teeth alignment plates:

Plate types

Dental plates for aligning teeth according to the method of fixation are divided into removable and non-removable.

Fixed

Fixed structures are used for children and adults. By appearance very look like braces. They look like a system of locks, fixed on the outside of the dentition. An arc of metal is passed through the locks.

Its position can be corrected, which allows you to adjust the force of pressure on improperly growing teeth, while correcting defects. The desired stable result can be achieved by wearing such plates for up to two years.

In mild cases of small curvature of the teeth in children, this period can be shortened. Adults in a particularly neglected situation are recommended wearing up to 3-3.5 years.

Removable

For the manufacture of removable structures used high quality plastic. Prostheses of this kind should be attached to the teeth with metal hooks, they are equipped with additional screws, springs and brackets that enhance the leveling effect.

This type of plate is more often used to correct children or adolescents due to their simplicity and ease of use compared to the fixed type.

The wearing period is maximum one and a half years. For individual reasons, it is increased if there are medical indications for this.

The removable type is divided into a number of subspecies, differing in structure and purpose:

single-jawed plates for aligning teeth (pictured), their purpose is to eliminate deformations of teeth located separately, and also, if necessary, restore the required size of the dentition if it is narrowed or shortened. To adjust the degree of wire pressure, it is necessary to tighten the screws that are built into the system. Used equally often for both children and adults;
having a hand-shaped process located on the arc. Plates of this type are used when it is required to correct the position of only one tooth. The tension of the structure allows, by exerting pressure exclusively on the tooth that has turned out to be deformed, to gradually restore its position;
having a retraction type arch. These are used to correct the protrusive position of the teeth in the frontal position on any of the two jaws. The arc in this case is equipped with springs from one or two parts, the active pusher has an effect on it. Most often it is used when working with the teeth of the front row;
Brückl's apparatus allows you to correct the problems of the location of the teeth in the front row and exclusively on the movable jaw;
Andresen-Goipl activator restore the curvature of the teeth on both jaws at once, consists of several parts;
Frenkel apparatus effective for correcting not only the problems of the dentition, but also the entire bite. This design is the most complex in terms of structure, it includes lip pads and cheek shields mounted on a metal base.

In terms of cost, non-removable products are more affordable than removable ones. At the same time, the latter can be removed independently if necessary. In addition, they almost invisible to others.

Product differences

Plates are distinguished from each other in terms of the mechanism of action:

functional- designed to normalize the work of masticatory muscles, stimulate the growth of the jaw. Sometimes these devices are used to prevent the development of bad habits in small child such as thumb sucking or toys, which are often the cause of a crooked bite. Such devices can be both double-jawed and single-jawed. At the time of their use, the child is deprived of the opportunity to open his mouth to speak or eat.
Wearing such plates lasts a little more than half a day, up to 14 hours a day.
mechanical having screws, arcs, clasps, etc. in the design. For their manufacture, metal wire is used. They serve to expand the dentition, help to straighten crooked teeth;
plates combined action- combine the details of the two above designs.

There are several more types of plates of different designs:

single-jawed, correct the irregularities of individual teeth, correct the width and size of the dentition, are used by tightening the screws;
with a hand-shaped process that allows you to put pressure on only one incorrectly growing tooth;
with pusher, to correct the palatal arrangement of the teeth in the upper row.

Indications and contraindications

The use of plates can be prescribed by a doctor for the following purposes:

to correct the growth rate and shape of the jaw bones;
with the danger of tooth displacement;
changes in the position of one or more teeth;
changing the width and size of the sky;
for the formation of the correct bite;
to prepare the teeth for the subsequent installation of braces or to fix the effect obtained after wearing them.

Despite the advantages in using the plate, there is a number of contraindications to wearing it in the form of:

diseases of periodontal tissues;
allergies to construction components;
pathologies of the respiratory system;

Advantages and disadvantages of the method

In practice one can meet conventional wisdom regarding the effectiveness of the plates in solving serious orthodontic problems.

Indeed, complex clinical anomalies associated with malpositioned teeth or open bite are often beyond their strength. This is where braces work best. However, it would be more correct to note that for particularly complex problems, the plates, in general, are not intended.

Their task is to align single defects, when individual teeth turn out to be slightly rotated and out of the general row.

The advantages of using plates are as follows:

they can be removed when eating or brushing your teeth, as well as in all other cases if necessary;
they are extremely easy to care for;
do not create discomfort, as well as pain in comparison with bracket systems;
made of safe hypoallergenic material, not traumatic for the mucosa;
economically much more affordable.

At the same time, the method differs a number of disadvantages:

It has age restrictions - Removable type plates are much more effective in childhood, when the teeth are still very pliable;
apply only for minor deformations;
due to the ease of removal, sometimes it is necessary to additionally control the regularity of wearing them by children.

Choosing a Correction Method

In order to choose the right method for correcting bite or other defects in the position of the teeth among the whole variety modern technologies, must be guided individual indicators and be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of these methods.

In particular, in comparison with plates, braces have the following positive factors:

non-removable design contributes to the speedy achievement of the treatment effect;
good adaptation to their wearing by patients;
the ability to eliminate breakdowns in the doctor's office;
most effective method for defects in the dentition at present.

Their negative sides are the following:

difficulties in care, the need to use a large number of additional funds;
high price.

Often teenagers are embarrassed to wear braces because they too visible to others. Colored ligatures help to overcome this complex, which can be used to create your own image. In addition, braces can be attached to the inside of the teeth.

Can also be used to correct misaligned teeth splinting method, which unites a row of teeth in the form of a block structure with the help of a special orthopedic apparatus - a splint.

Its positive aspects are the following:

a decrease in the amplitude of tooth mobility, in order to avoid them and possible loss;
redistribution of the load during chewing, which eliminates strong pressure on damaged teeth;
structural strength;
no discomfort or difficulty in oral care;
not traumatic for soft tissues;
allow you to treat the gums and neighboring teeth;
invisible to others, do not affect the aesthetics of the oral cavity;
do not affect the quality of diction.

Wearing and caring for plates

While wearing the plates, the specialist does not continuously monitor the stages of treatment. He is also unable to follow the correct implementation by the patient of all prescriptions. In case of inattention to them, the treatment period can be significantly increased.

plate needed wear all day long. Removal is allowed only for cleaning and eating. Sometimes a two-jaw model, purchased separately, is prescribed for a night's sleep.
During the period of wearing the plates, the teeth require especially careful care, because on the plates themselves and on the surface of the teeth plaque is deposited which can lead to caries.
To clean the plates themselves, you can use only special gel. It will need to be purchased at once in two types - for care for every day and deep cleaning once a week.
With doctor's permission remove the structure for the period of night sleep, it must be stored in a special solution for cleaning and disinfection.
clean them brush with soft bristles. It is also necessary to take it out before eating to preserve their integrity and increase their service life.
Needed from time to time visit a doctor, which will twist the plates.

Price

The price of a plate for aligning teeth in children and adults determined by the design feature, materials of manufacture and pricing policy of the clinic.

The simplest record, in a standard color, made of medium hard plastic, without including any elements, will cost no more than 10,000 rubles.
Similar Models from colored materials, as well as plastic with increased softness will cost 12,000 and more.
Average cost of models with one screw is 9,000 rubles. If you need to add screws, then each new one will cost 1,000 - 2,000 rubles. Adding a damper to the system specifically for the language costs 500 - 1,500 rubles.
Models for straightening premolars and molars cost 14,000 rubles.

Despite the significant development of modern orthodontic treatment, plates retain their popularity and are widely used in practice.

Due to a number of significant advantages, today they are chosen for the treatment of bite even adults.

When choosing any of the methods for correcting the shape of the dentition, one should remember the individual features of its structure and listen to the advice of a specialist.

There are statistics showing that only every tenth inhabitant of the planet has. All other people, one way or another, have to think about the even position of their teeth.

For some, the malocclusion is not noticeable, and you can live with it all your life. And for others, the abnormal position of the teeth makes it difficult to chew, smile and be self-confident.

Dental plates are used just to align them due to soft pressure.

Indications for installation

Such devices for aligning a row of teeth are used in childhood, braces are recommended for adults. Plates, depending on the curvature of the teeth and their location in a row, can be installed from the age of 6, when the first few molars grow.

If the defect is obvious, you need to contact the orthodontist as soon as possible so that the teeth have time to properly fall into place.

The main indications for the installation of plates are:

minor malocclusion;
abnormal arrangement of teeth in a row;
the need to change the width of the sky;
slowing down or activating the growth of teeth;
rehabilitation after the use of braces (so that the teeth do not return to their previous state).

Kinds

This mechanism is divided into two main types: removable and non-removable. But there are also varieties of plates, depending on their location, device and purpose.

Fixed

This mechanism for straightening the teeth attached to their surface from the outside. It has several locks that perform the function of correcting the position of the tooth.

Metal arcs pass through them, setting the direction of the teeth. Such plates are placed for a period of 2 years.

Removable

A little simpler in design than the first. They are made of plastic. Depending on the degree of curvature of the teeth, removable plates are divided into several types of designs and may include various additional elements.

single jaw

Refers to removable devices, used in case of deformation of crowns that stand separately in a row. If the row is pathologically located: narrowed or shortened, such mechanisms are also applied.

Single jaw plates adjustable by screws, can be used for children and with minor pathology for adults.

Orthodontic mechanisms with hand-shaped process

Photo: Orthodontic design with a hand-shaped process

Apply in case if one tooth has grown incorrectly. When it is not in its place, the mechanism presses on it, thereby facilitating its return to the correct place.

The plate is worn on both the upper and lower jaw, the process gently presses on the tooth, gradually moving it. It can be removed.

Retraction-type archwire device

Photo: Retraction archwire design: 1. plastic base 2. clasp 3. retraction archwire 4. expansion screw

It is a removable mechanism. Her can be used even on milk teeth, during their change, and in permanent bite. Restores normal bite, can be installed on the lower or upper jaw.

The arch has springy properties, due to this, the teeth are aligned in a row.

Frenkel apparatus

Also applies to removable plates. It is used on both milk teeth and permanent teeth. He is complex in terms of the number of constituent elements, as it consists of lip pads, cheek shields, plastic inserts and a metal frame.

It also has arcs (vestibular and lingual) that correct the position of the teeth. It helps to eliminate the unevenness of the row of teeth and correct the bite.

Brückl apparatus

Has a narrow application: it applies only to the lower jaw, if there are anomalies in the location of the teeth in front. The mechanism consists of a plate base, a retraction arc, an inclined plane. used with mesial occlusion.

It acts due to the springy properties of the arc when the muscles of the face work during chewing. The inclined plane at this time presses on the front teeth.

Andresen-Goipl activator

Made for Impact on the lower and upper jaw. It is also a removable mechanism. The apparatus includes two bases for the jaws, connected so that lower jaw moved forward a little.

In this case, the growth of the upper jaw is retarded, and the masticatory and facial muscles are restored. The device consists of a metal arc, screws and other elements for bite correction. It is difficult for the child to speak and breathe through the mouth, but device efficiency is high.

Description of the operating principle

We saw that there are several types of plates, and they consist of different elements, but the principle of their operation is the same, and the basic structures are also the same.

All such structures have:

plate;
fastening;
metal arc.

The plate is made of soft plastic so that the child does not rub the gums. It comes in different colors, so children often wear them without problems. The orthodontist forms it in accordance with the structure of the palate of the patient

The arc is made of a special alloy of titanium and nickel metals. It does not take the form of improperly grown teeth, but presses on them so that they fall into place. Continuously acts on crowns.

The wire can be of different diameters, depending on the complexity of the anomaly. Mounting on crowns also consists of the same alloy.

The principle of operation of such orthodontic structures is clearly presented in the following video:

Manufacturing and installation

Plates are formed only individual cast patient's palate. The same plate should not be used for more than one person.

In addition, with the age of the child, such mechanisms are subject to change or change, as the jaw grows and the position of the teeth changes.

The procedure for installing the mechanism is painless. Immediately in the mouth, discomfort from a foreign object will be felt, a change in speech is possible. But after a while, a person gets used to the device.

In addition, if the plate is removable, you can rest from it while eating. With a fixed mechanism, it is important to carefully monitor it.

The first installation must necessarily take place under the supervision of a doctor, as there are errors in the manufacture of the structure. Getting used to it ranges from 3 to 7 days.

It is necessary to carefully care for the mechanism in order to avoid breakdowns and complications.

Advantages and disadvantages

There are positive points that allow you to choose plates from all orthodontic designs.

Metal arcs make it possible to correct the shape of the jawbone.
In a short time, the gap between the teeth disappears.
The sky width is corrected.
Taste changes.
Manufacturing speed.
Availability due to low cost.

The main disadvantages of teeth alignment plates include:

allergic reactions of patients to metal alloy and device material;
the occurrence of such a complication as periodontitis, as food is constantly stuck;
plates do not fix serious anomalies teeth growth and bite;
for the best effect, it is desirable to wear them almost 24 hours a day, and this is inconvenient for the child.

How long do you need to wear, what determines the period of wearing?

Only a doctor can determine the time of wearing this design. He looks at the effectiveness of its use.

With the correct wearing of the mechanism and twisting, the average wearing time is about 2 years. This is the period for removable plates, provided that they are on the teeth for at least 21 hours a day.

Does it hurt to wear designs?

Pain should not occur when using these orthodontic constructions. In the first days after their establishment, only unpleasant sensations arise.

The person is constantly distracted by foreign body in the oral cavity. Diction is broken and sometimes salivation becomes profuse. But then those feelings pass.

If there is no inflammation in the gums (complications from wearing the plates), wearing them does not hurt. The arc gently affects the teeth, so they practically do not hurt.

Any mechanism with prolonged use is prone to breakage and failure. Dental aligners are no exception. If not properly cared for, they become brittle.

There are certain rules when using plates that will help keep the mechanism longer.

Toothpaste or special gel should be used to clean the device once a day.
A thorough cleaning is required once a week. The device must be placed overnight in hydrogen peroxide or another aseptic liquid.
Before inserting the plate, it must be doused with warm water.
Storage must be carried out strictly in the place intended for this: a plastic container.
Do not use if cracked or broken! If the device breaks down, you need to hand it over to the attending physician.
The adjusting screw can stagnate over time, so that this does not happen, you need to drop oil on it.
It is better to remove the device while eating.
For maximum effect, the removal of the plate should be only at the time of eating.
During sports activities (swimming, skating) it is better to remove the plate.
In order to avoid complications, it is necessary to be observed by a dentist.
It is recommended to rinse the mouth with fluoride solutions.

Difference from braces

Unlike braces, plates are mostly removable.. When using them, it is important to visit the dentist regularly to prevent complications, as well as the constant consultation of the orthodontist to correct the bite.

Plates are easy to care for, braces need more thorough care. Also removable structures attract less attention which is important for teenagers.

Prices

Here are approximate prices for such orthodontic structures (information taken from the price lists of a number of Russian dental clinics):

Clinic name	Service	Cost, rub.)
Clinic of Doctor Dubkov	expansion plates Installing a non-removable plate
Orthodontist-Complex	Vestibular plate	10500
smile laboratory	retention plate	6585
Alpha Clinic	Single screw device, with two screws
Clinic Beauty Smile	Plate with screw for one jaw	8000