Pilot braces - effective designs of domestic production

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Braces are an excellent alternative to various removable structures for restoring the beauty of your smile. After all, a person smiles many times a day, and with an incorrect bite or abnormally growing teeth, he constantly experiences emotional discomfort.

To solve this issue, domestic dentists and orthodontists invented Pilot braces .

Main characteristics

The main purpose of braces is to straighten teeth. It is metal braces that give excellent results when treated with them, even with the most serious defects.

Pilot structures allow you to straighten your teeth in a fairly short time. In addition, their quick installation is noteworthy. You will need far fewer visits to the orthodontist than with other aligners.

They are quite affordable in price and significantly effective in their activities. They can be worn by both children and adults. In addition, such products resist the formation of stains on tooth enamel.

The Pilot product system is quite simple. They have a classic shape, and the braces are larger than other types, which makes them very reliable. The Pilots are made from metal by powder pressing, which allows them to serve the time required for teeth straightening without any problems, making them durable and reliable. Manufacturing features prevent damage during installation.

What are they?

These are metal systems that are actively used by many patients in our country. They allow you to get a beautiful smile without spending huge sums of money on them.

Who produces?

These designs are produced in Russia , which is why they have a relatively low cost.

When using them, the patient saves not only money, but also time, since the number of visits when installing systems is reduced to a minimum.

Design

Pilot braces do not have anything supernatural in their design. They are made from metal using powder pressing .

The design is created according to the classical form, without the use of modern technologies and details. The braces themselves are slightly different from their Western “brothers”, since domestic ones are larger in size. But their reliability is not inferior to such famous models as Daimon.

We will look at what is better: sapphire or metal braces in a new publication.

In this review you will find a description of the stages of deep bite treatment with before and after photos.

At the link https://orto-info.ru/sistemyi-vyiravnivaniya-zubov/breketyi/po-tipu-materiala/metallicheskie/tsena-na-razlichnyie-vidyi.html we provide average prices for installing metal braces.

Manufacturing Features

Pilot systems are manufactured using powder compression technology. This allows you to use the structure for a long time without doubting its reliability and durability.

Depending on the characteristics of the bite, each bracket has a separate fixation of the arch. The pressure on the teeth is calculated as standard.

Due to the manufacturing features, the system is easy to install on the jaw. Although they are metal, their use is safe for teeth - there is no chance of damage to the enamel during the treatment process.

Features of Pilot products

Let's look at what distinguishes Pilot systems from other leveling structures:

1. Classic shape, lack of modern details.
2. Significant sizes of the braces themselves.
3. Manufactured using powder compression, which makes the structure more reliable and stable.
4. Each brace is attached to its designated fixation location, which increases its strength.
5. Quick and easy installation.
6. Do not damage enamel and resist corrosion.
7. The pressure on the teeth is distributed according to a standard pattern.
8. A traditional scheme for distributing pressure on the teeth is used.
9. Possibility of use for children and adults.

What makes Pilot braces special?

Metal is used to create vestibular braces. In this case, the arch is attached to the brackets using elastic rubber bands, which, in turn, need to be regularly replaced. Therefore, when choosing this model, you should take into account that you will have to visit the orthodontist’s office at least once a month. The features of braces include the following:

• uniform pressure distribution: the ligature type of construction allows for correct and uniform impact on the teeth during treatment,
• high levels of strength and reliability: this system is created from metal using powder casting. As a result, the device is very durable and resistant to mechanical stress. In addition, the design itself has virtually no parts that are susceptible to breakage. All this allows us to minimize the risks associated with additional expenses for replacing damaged elements,

“I have been wearing Pilot braces for a year and a half, so I can give my assessment of this model. All problems are solved, the teeth have moved, the gaps have disappeared. Only now the bottom row has become crooked, as if the teeth were of different lengths and now look uneven, but this is a question for the orthodontist, not for the system. The braces did their job with a bang! One of the difficulties is that in the first couple of days there is a terrible nagging pain, from which only painkillers can help. Then problems appeared with the inside of the cheeks - the parts of the structure were constantly rubbing, so I had to use wax. Over time, everything went away, and I stopped noticing the staples in my mouth. In my opinion, it’s an excellent and inexpensive solution that works just as well as expensive braces, and maybe even better.”

Irina Z., Moscow, 29 years old, review from flamp.ru

• simplicity and ease of installation: the brackets hold securely on the teeth, but are easily removed without damaging the enamel,
• affordable cost: Pilot systems belong to the budget class of orthodontic devices.

Age for which installation of structures is indicated Pilot

Like any other braces, Pilot products are best placed in adolescence, when the bite is not yet fully formed. For these structures, the most appropriate age is from 10 to 12 years, when all the teeth have already formed and their position can still be easily changed. At the same time, some bite defects disappear on their own at this time.

Note: When installing braces on teenagers, the duration of wearing them will be shorter, and installation will be easier.

Products can also be installed at a later age (even in old age), but it should be understood that then the treatment will be longer, and the result will have to be maintained by using retainers for quite a long time.

Is it possible to get metal braces inexpensively?

Undoubtedly. Installing regular staples is the cheapest. However, the price of metal braces can vary. Designs with ligatures will cost the least - from 25,000 rubles, a metal non-ligature bracket system starts at 35,000 rubles. Of course, we are talking about vestibular structures, since the price list for lingual systems starts from 100,000 rubles. Ceramic braces with a metal groove will be an order of magnitude more expensive than a conventional system. You also need to keep in mind that metal braces for the upper jaw are more expensive than for the lower jaw. Such designs are the most affordable, and this is also the difference between metal and ceramic braces. The table below will help you navigate the cost of metal structures, as well as a call to a clinic where you can install braces in Moscow.

Installation steps

Installing Pilot systems is a fairly simple procedure. However, only a highly qualified orthodontist can do it, who will carefully complete every necessary step.

First, a photograph of the patient’s jaws is taken, as well as casts of them, which will determine the extent of the defect. The data obtained is used for treatment planning and installation begins.

Installation steps:

• tooth enamel is processed;
• Braces are attached to the enamel in the desired position using a special adhesive;
• put on an arch.

If the patient’s entire oral cavity has been treated before installation (if it has caries or other diseases), Pilot braces can be installed in one visit to the orthodontist. The doctor decides how long the patient will wear the structure, based on data regarding the complexity of the pathology.

With Pilot products you can get rid of:

• abnormal bite;
• deformation of the dentition;
• presence of gaps between teeth;
• difficulties for teething.

It is important that after installation of the structures, continue to periodically visit the doctor, who will monitor the progress of treatment.

Which metal braces are better?

You can choose one or another type of braces only after diagnosis, and also based on the financial capabilities of the patient. A metal ligature braces system would be the best choice if you need to save money, while metal self-ligating braces are suitable for busy people who are short on time. In addition, it is much easier to care for a structure without ligatures.

As for lingual systems, due to their cost and complexity of installation, they are not yet very popular in Russia, and finding a good doctor who specializes in such designs will not be easy. Therefore, based on a combination of factors, vestibular metal self-adjusting braces can be called the optimal solution.

What restrictions exist regarding the installation of “Pilots”?

The main restriction when a patient is not allowed to have Pilot systems installed is children under 10 years of age.

But for patients over 10 years old, in order to straighten their teeth and get a perfect smile, such products are perfect. Also, Pilot systems are always used before prosthetics, when it is necessary to straighten living teeth, leaving the necessary places for artificial ones.

The treatment time for such braces is approximately one to two years.

In order for the result to be as planned, the patient should follow the following rules:

1. Do not eat solid foods, nuts, crackers.
2. Avoid eating too hot or cold foods.
3. Avoid toffees and chewing gum.
4. Take good and regular oral care.

With Pilot designs you can become the owner of a Hollywood smile at any age. There is no need to use other traumatic methods of therapy; Pilot products can make your teeth straight and your smile attractive.

Prices

The cost of Pilot braces is affordable for many. The final cost of orthodontic treatment using this system depends on:

• clinic status;
• Supplies;
• characteristics of the bite of a particular patient.

The lowest price in Moscow and St. Petersburg is 7,800 rubles, the maximum is 14,000. This cost is significantly lower compared to prices for braces of foreign analogues.

Turnkey installation includes:

• examination from 4000 rubles;
• complete sanitation of the oral cavity from 5,000 rubles;
• fixation of the selected design.

On average, orthodontic treatment with Pilot braces starts from 20,000 rubles.

Indications and contraindications

Any braces have both indications and contraindications.

Let's look at when you can use Pilot braces:

1. If you have a malocclusion.
2. When there are interdental spaces.
3. If teething is difficult.
4. If there are abnormally located teeth in a row or their inclination.

Contraindications for use:

1. The presence of complex chronic diseases.
2. Diseases that oppose the restoration and reconstruction of the jaw bone.
3. The patient’s inability to adequately evaluate everything that the doctor does to him.
4. Poor oral hygiene.
5. The presence of generalized periodontitis can lead to a decrease in bone tissue, which will greatly complicate the alignment process.
6. The patient has allergic reactions to the metal present in the design.

Description of the Pilot bracket system

Pilot braces are vestibular metal ligature structures made using the powder pressing method. The model was originally designed to correct any bite problems, and it does an excellent job of this purpose. Since its inception, the system has never been improved.

Braces are installed on the outer surface of the teeth of the upper and lower jaw using the vestibular type of fastening. Locks or brackets are made of metal. The arc is fixed with ligatures - special rubber bands. Below are photos of Pilot braces.

Advantages and disadvantages

The positive qualities of Pilot products are as follows:

1. Affordable price, which makes them very popular among the middle class population. At the same time, the effect of their use is similar to the use of more expensive structures. The low price is due to local production. The price does not have to include transportation, customs duties, and so on. In addition, the cost reflects the fact that the system is no longer new.
2. Safe to use. Such products do not cause allergies and do not injure the oral cavity during installation, as well as during operation. Despite its significant size, such designs are quite comfortable to wear.
3. Reliability. The strength of the material used in the manufacture in combination with the classic structure contributes to the most reliable fixation using any special components. This means that there is no need to replace individual components during the treatment process.
4. Minimum friction force between the groove and the arc of the structure.

The main disadvantages of Pilot braces include the following:

1. They are quite massive, which makes the products noticeable on the teeth, reducing the aesthetics of the smile.
2. Treatment programming results may not be accurate.
3. Possibility of increasing the expected treatment period.

General information about the design

Malocclusion develops in a person in childhood, and then it is difficult to recognize. But when the problem is identified, it is important to take a responsible approach to choosing braces. Pilot metal braces have important advantages. Such products will not “hit” your wallet, because the product is developed and manufactured in Russia.

You will be attracted by the special Pilot device. They apply constant gentle pressure, but at the same time, after removal you will not see marks on your teeth. There is a myth that bites can only be corrected in childhood, but the device will also be effective for adults.

Pilot is popular both among ordinary people and among professionals. The product is based on glass with impurities. This is good because the plates will not be noticeable on the teeth.

Parts are manufactured using powder compression. Products are externally tested before being released to the customer.

Each small plate is fixed at a certain point. This is necessary for proper distribution of pressure, because each tooth has individual values.

Treatment procedure

Pilot systems can be installed only after a visual inspection and assessment of the client’s condition, analysis of all the disadvantages and advantages, as well as prediction of the result obtained.

Let's consider the main stages of treatment with such structures:

1. The diagnostic stage involves taking an impression of the jaws and making a diagnostic model. At this stage, the need to use these particular braces as a leveling system is identified. Today, 3D models are used as modeling, predicting the outcome of treatment at a high level. So, you can clearly see what teeth look like before and after wearing braces. At this stage, an individual design is also selected and a treatment plan is drawn up.
2. The preparatory stage includes examination of the patient’s oral cavity, filling of teeth affected by caries (if any). Thus, the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria in the oral cavity is prevented, and teeth are protected from caries. If tartar or plaque is present, these should also be removed. You can proceed to the next stage only when the oral cavity is completely sanitized.
3. The installation stage proceeds quite quickly, thanks to the ease of installation of Pilot braces. The installation takes place in one visit to the orthodontist.

Combined braces: metal and ceramic

To save on installing an aesthetic system, you can choose combined metal and ceramic braces. When a person smiles, the lower teeth are less visible, so to save money it is worth putting metal braces on the lower jaw and ceramic braces on the upper jaw. This is a worthy compromise between the cost of treatment and psychological comfort during it. Similarly, you can combine sapphire with metal.

By type of material

Arcs are made of steel, nickel or molybdenum alloys with titanium. The choice of archwire material is the responsibility of the orthodontist. The client is asked to choose the material of the braces that will be attached to his teeth. We offer this choice.

Metal. Made from stainless steel, titanium or its alloys. Metal braces are widely used. Their inexpensive price attracts many patients. Manufacturers offer a wide range of product shapes and sizes. The main advantage of metal elements is the minimal friction that is created between the arc and the inner walls of the groove. The main disadvantage is the visibility on the teeth.

Ceramic. Made from ceramics. There is a possibility of precise color selection. Durability and aesthetics are the advantages of the systems. The disadvantages include increased friction of the archwire inside the bracket slot. This may cause the time it takes to correct defects to increase. Ceramic braces with metallized grooves are available. This is a compromise solution.

Sapphire. These are the most expensive systems. Braces are classified as ceramic, but are made from sapphire crystals. The elements are absolutely transparent and highly durable. Sapphire braces have all the disadvantages of the ceramic group (increased friction force). The braces system is almost invisible on the teeth - this is their great advantage.

It is logical that metal elements are always used in lingual braces. There is no point in installing expensive braces on the inner surface of your teeth. Vestibular systems can be installed on braces made of different materials.

How do braces work?

The groove of each bracket is designed to ideally fit each tooth. In turn, the arch provokes the force of movement of the teeth, which must ultimately take the correct position.

Orthodontic arches change in turn, for example, from soft to more rigid, or from strong to softer. Also, the correction process can use round, faceted, thick or extra-thin metal arches.

Thus, the operating principle of all braces is the same, the rest is a matter of aesthetics and the patient’s personal preferences: for some, the main thing is that the teeth straighten faster, for others, the aesthetics of treatment comes first.

Empower 2

With Empower systems, the doctor can implement an individual approach to the needs of each patient. The orthodontist is given the choice of ligation mode: active or passive. This sets the degree of impact on the dentition. In passive mode, the arc does not exert pressure. To properly distribute the load on each tooth, an interactive mode is used when the load increases. The degree of arc pressure can be manually selected for each bracket.

) produces two types of systems. We use Empower 2. This is a self-ligating bracket system with metal or ceramic elements, active for the front teeth and passive in the lateral area. The following factors are considered to be features of the systems:

• it is possible to correct the most complex malocclusions;
• low profile makes the systems very comfortable to wear;
• the likelihood of irrational (useless) arc pressure is eliminated, which eliminates the likelihood of pain;
• the mucous membranes of the oral cavity are not rubbed by elements of the brace system;
• The clips on the braces are coated with a silver-rhodium alloy, which increases aesthetics.

Empower 2 metal systems ensure the shortest wear time. Treatment of a bite with braces will take from six months to one and a half years. Lack of discomfort and favorable cost are the main advantages of Empower braces. Similar designs from other manufacturers will cost more.