A Dental Specialization Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of misaligned teeth and jaws. Our skilled orthodontist, Dr. Roohi Ghazaleh, graduated from Debrecen's Medical University and completed a three-year residency program in orthodontics in Budapest. For more information about her qualifications, please click here:

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Orthodontic treatment usually takes 1-2 years to complete, with the orthodontist adjusting the braces every four weeks. Different techniques are used depending on the patient's unique needs. Typically, orthodontic work begins during the early permanent dentition stage, before skeletal growth is finished. If skeletal development is already completed, orthodontic surgery may be recommended. In certain circumstances, tooth extraction may be necessary to facilitate the orthodontic treatment.

Achieving optimal oral hygiene free of inflammation and cavities is necessary before undergoing orthodontic treatment.

When it comes to orthodontic treatment, fixed appliances have been proven to yield significantly better outcomes than removable devices. Fixed appliances allow for improved biomechanics that enable greater control over the teeth being treated. This means that teeth can be moved in all dimensions, ultimately resulting in ideal final tooth positions.

Fixed orthodontic appliances can effectively move teeth when a three-dimensional movement is required and multiple teeth need to be adjusted. Ceramic fixed appliances provide a closer colour match to natural teeth than metal brackets. Some manufacturers also provide self-litigating fixed appliances, which come with metal wires that are held in place by an integral clip on the bracket itself.

During orthodontic treatment, the surfaces of teeth are etched to prepare for the attachment of brackets. These brackets are then affixed to the teeth with a durable adhesive that can withstand the forces necessary for realignment. However, this adhesive is also designed to be easily removed at the end of treatment without causing damage to the tooth.

It's common for teeth to shift back to their original positions after orthodontic treatment, known as relapse. To prevent relapse, patients are often advised to wear a retainer once the treatment is complete. The retainer can be either fixed or removable, and is an effective way to maintain the results of the orthodontic treatment.

Diagnosis and treatment planning are critical components of healthcare. It involves identifying the patient's concerns or expectations and determining a list of problems to address. Depending on the severity of these issues, there may be a variety of treatment options available to the patient.

To devise the most effective treatment plan, the specialist will commence by taking panoramic and cephalometric X-rays, as well as upper and lower arch impressions.