Orthodontics for Children (Appliances)
- Application: Initial treatment stages and result stabilization. Correction of mild posterior crossbite and protrusion of upper front teeth (e.g., due to thumb sucking).
For dental arch expansion, bite correction, and space maintenance if a primary tooth is lost prematurely.
Clear Aligners for Children:
- Functions: Correct mild crowding, develop proper oral habits, and serve as excellent pre-orthodontic preparation. Used for early orthodontic treatment in children; for adults, used as a retention aligner post-treatment.
- Indication: Class III malocclusion (maxillary deficiency), severe dental crowding, or when patient compliance is a concern.
This is a fixed orthodontic appliance used to correct a Class II malocclusion (when the lower jaw is positioned too far back relative to the upper jaw).
Pediatric orthodontics and bite correction
Myofunctional Trainers (for children aged 4+):
Myofunctional therapy for soft tissue imbalance (cheeks, lips, tongue).
Removable Expansion Appliances:
Used to correct bite and expand the jaw during the mixed dentition phase.
Fixed Expansion Appliances:
For patients requiring both dental and skeletal expansion. Often combined with a face mask.
Used to guide jaw growth during puberty, particularly for stimulating mandibular development.
Functional Appliances for Growth Modification (removable and fixed):
MARA (Mandibular Advancement Repositioning Appliance)
Myofunctional trainers (for children from 4 years of age)
Removable expansion appliance
Aligners for children
Non-removable (fixed) expansion appliances