Colored braces: fashion trends in modern dentistry

Braces systems are designed to correct the position of teeth and jaw closure in adolescents and adults. Each age category has its own characteristics of the structure of the jaw bone and the time required to correct the position of the teeth. It is also important to consider the patient's psychological comfort. For some, the aesthetic qualities of systems are important, for others, the speed of achieving results or the material component.

The installation of various systems that correct the bite is carried out by our orthodontists. Doctors often improve their skills by attending training seminars and lectures. For successful work, the clinic has all the necessary high-tech equipment. We provide services at reasonable prices.

In this article you will learn when braces are installed and what types they are. Let's compare the characteristics of various braces systems and their costs. Let's determine what equipment is used for different ages.

When is it necessary to install braces?

A bracket system is an orthodontic device consisting of a bracket plate with a recess for an arch. The main tasks of the orthodontist are to make the physiological closure of the jaws, return the units to anatomical positions, and give the smile a natural and beautiful appearance.

Standard system includes:

• Bracket. A plate fixed to the coronal part of the unit with specialized material.
• Wings or castle. A recess is formed for the passage of the orthodontic arch.
• Arc. A horseshoe-shaped wire made of an alloy of various metals, along which the teeth are directed.
• Ligatures. Rubber bands or wire connecting the braces and the arch.

The purpose of this treatment is to straighten teeth and correct jaw abnormalities. An improvement in the bite can be noted after 6-8 months.

Indications for therapy with braces:

• malocclusion;
• violation of the symmetry of facial features;
• large gaps between units;
• lack of space in the dentition;
• injuries of the maxillofacial area or TMJ disease (pain, crunching when chewing or closing the jaws);

Restrictions on the use of equipment:

• many non-removable orthopedic structures;
• in women, pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• blood diseases;
• lung pathologies;
• immunodeficiency states;
• inflammatory diseases of the extremities (rickets, arthrosis, arthritis);
• cancer.

Which braces are best for different age categories? Teenagers and adults are fixed with equipment of different models. It is important to choose systems with the attending physician, taking into account age, the anomaly itself, etc.

Features of nutrition and hygiene care

If your children wear bright orthodontic appliances, then you need to focus their attention on the fact that the elastic bands on them can change their structure, lose their bright shade and become less flexible if the patient abuses carbonated drinks and hot foods.

As for the rules of care, they are standard for all “braces” wearers: you need to carefully remove plaque not only from the teeth, but also from all elements of the bracket system (plates, clasps, arches, elastic bands), and from the interdental spaces. Special V-shaped brushes and pipe cleaners will help with this. Also, be sure to purchase an irrigator for children, which will help even those who are not very responsible about oral hygiene to better care for their teeth and devices. With the help of an irrigator, the smallest particles of food will be washed out of all hard-to-reach areas. In addition, the device will help care for your gums, provide them with a gentle massage, enhance and normalize blood circulation, and help reduce the risk of developing gingivitis and periodontitis.

It is important for parents to daily monitor the thoroughness and timeliness of hygienic care during orthodontic treatment in children, because some researchers believe that in young patients with braces, the risk of developing caries increases 13 times1 just because they brush their teeth poorly or do not do it at all .

Types of bracket systems

Before installing braces, it is important to understand which plates, taking into account their properties, are best to choose. Designs are distinguished according to certain criteria:

Material:

• metal;
• ceramics;
• sapphire;
• plastic;
• combination of materials.

Arc fixation method:

• ligatures;
• non-ligated.

Fixation:

• straight;
• indirect.

Tooth surface for installation:

• vestibular (visible when smiling);
• lingual (from the side of the tongue).

OUR ADVANTAGES

Any types of braces
We use all types of orthodontic structures and will select the optimal one for you.

Staged payment

The price of treatment consists of two fixed amounts: installation of braces and scheduled appointments.

Experienced specialist

Consultation and treatment with braces is carried out by an orthodontist who specializes in solving complex cases.

Predicting the result

Thanks to the use of 3D technology, the patient receives straight teeth within the promised period.

Our team of doctors

Maxillofacial surgeon, Implantologist

Bocharov Maxim Viktorovich

Experience: 11 years

Dental surgeon, Implantologist

Chernov Dmitry Anatolievich

Experience: 29 years

Orthopedist, Neuromuscular dentist

Stepanov Andrey Vasilievich

Experience: 22 years

Endodontist, Therapist

Skalet Yana Alexandrovna

Experience: 22 years

Orthopedic dentist

Tsoi Sergey Konstantinovich

Experience: 19 years

Dentist-orthodontist

Enikeeva Anna Stanislavovna

Experience: 3 years

Metal braces

Standard and reliable equipment for correcting jaw and dental disorders of any complexity. There is little aesthetics here because it stands out against the background of the teeth enamel. The lack of aesthetics of the design is compensated by the quick and high-quality achievement of the result. Implantmaster uses self-ligating metal plates from the Damon model range.

Pros:

• correct pathologies of varying severity;
• daily hygiene care is very simple;
• reasonable price;
• strength (the highest among orthodontic plates);
• the color of the equipment does not change under the influence of food;
• short treatment periods.

Minuses:

• Injury to the soft tissue structures of the oral cavity and tongue is possible.
• Noticeable when smiling or talking. Some patients refuse this model due to aesthetic discomfort.
• Allergies may occur.

Ceramic braces

The shade of such equipment matches the enamel of the teeth and is almost invisible during conversation. For the smile zone or for all units, taking into account the opinions of patients, Implantmaster specialists can offer a self-ligating system made of Damon Clear ceramics. She is in great demand.

Pros:

• Productivity. Installed to correct severe pathologies of jaw closure.
• Does not stain when worn for a long time, taking into account all the rules of hygienic cleaning.
• Few doctor visits are necessary.
• Resistant to loads.
• Aesthetics and comfort throughout the entire course of treatment.

Minuses:

• Therapy takes longer than with metal equipment.
• The cost of the system is several times higher than that of a metal structure.
• The need for thorough cleaning of equipment and the oral cavity. It is not advisable for children and adolescents to record.
• An allergic reaction may occur.

Sapphire braces

Which braces are better: sapphire or ceramic? When choosing between these two categories of wafers, sapphire wafers are the best option. They perfectly combine aesthetics and durability. The components of the bracket system are made of artificial sapphire - a very durable, non-toxic and biocompatible material. The plates do not change color when exposed to food or drinks, tobacco, coffee or wine.

Recommended for installation when there are wide gaps between units and lack of space in the dentition.

Pros:

• Highly aesthetic (matches the natural shade of enamel).
• Does not stain.
• Does not cause discomfort.
• Does not damage soft tissue structures of the oral cavity.
• The pronunciation of sounds is not affected.

Minuses:

• The material itself is durable, but the plates can break due to crackers or chewing gum.
• Unpleasant sensations may appear when the gums are sensitive.
• Effective only in simple deviations.
• The course of treatment lasts longer than usual.
• Need special care

Invisible (lingual) braces

Fixation is carried out on the enamel of the teeth from the oral cavity (lingual). It turns out that the main positive feature of such systems is their concealment from others. The plates are invisible when talking and smiling.

Additional positive characteristics:

• Small size. Throughout the course of therapy, the patient does not experience discomfort, because adaptation to the plates occurs quickly.
• Application of 3D technologies. When installing the system, it is more convenient for a specialist to fix the plates and control the movement of units, as well as the correction of general pathology. Already when planning a treatment regimen, a doctor with extensive experience can imagine the step-by-step movement of units along the jaw model.

Negative:

• Compared to other equipment, pain is higher when moving units.
• Problems arise when speaking and pronouncing sounds. Logoneurosis may develop due to worries about speech disorders.
• There is a high risk of injury to the soft tissue structures of the oral cavity and tongue.
• The treatment period is much longer than that of the vestibular systems.
• Expensive.

Ligature-free braces systems

What are the best braces? Most specialists and patients consider self-ligating systems to be the best choice, regardless of their high cost. They do not include additional fasteners, which makes them more discreet when talking. Self-ligating equipment is universal and suitable for all patients with clinical cases of varying complexity.

Pros:

• various plate materials (ceramics, metal, plastic, sapphire);
• quick addiction;
• effectiveness;
• comfortable course of treatment;
• smooth movement of units due to the use of small forces from the arc;
• resistance to color change;
• visit a specialist once every 2 months.

Minuses:

• lack of results in severe pathologies of the maxillofacial area and temporomandibular joint;
• high cost.

Color selection

When choosing the appropriate shade, you should take the advice of orthodontists. Often patients seek to install snow-white braces, but this is not recommended. Even the whitest teeth will appear yellowish against the background of this design. You can choose a tone to match your eye or skin color - it looks beautiful. It is important not to forget that contrasting shades visually brighten teeth, while powdered shades make them darker.

The choice of yellow color must be approached with great care; certain tones of it give yellowness to the enamel. If you really like this color, it is better to choose a contrasting shade; it will visually make your teeth brighter. If the enamel is naturally grayish, spring tones will harmonize with it. On dark teeth, black, burgundy, and dark blue look best. You can focus on your own originality through orange, red, green braces that will suit everyone.

Representatives of the fair sex often choose delicate tones. The most popular colors are blue, turquoise and light green. Pink is also considered a purely feminine color. Models in the shape of a heart or a flower look interesting. Guys prefer a calmer color and tend to choose discreet solutions. For example, dark versions of purple, green, and blue look good. As for children, they will be glad to have braces in rainbow colors, because kids love everything bright and colorful.

In VIP dental clinics, such installations are divided into groups: for boys, girls, men and women. Each can have more than 10 color schemes, including warm and cold shades. Most braces allow you to regularly change ligatures and elastic bands. This gives you the opportunity to endlessly experiment with your own appearance.

Comparison of performance of different braces models

To make the right choice - which braces are best to install to straighten teeth - it is recommended to find out the characteristics of various systems and their varieties.

By type of fixation:

By comparing the characteristics of equipment made from different materials, you can understand which braces are better: ceramic or metal.

Metal plates start at a cost of 80 thousand rubles, show high results even with severe deformations, but they are difficult to clean. The main disadvantage is that they attract attention when communicating.

The cost of ceramic systems starts from 110 thousand rubles. Such plates are very fragile and require careful hygienic cleaning.

Disadvantages that not everyone knows about

Braces with colored rubber bands have a number of disadvantages, which not every patient is aware of. So, the rubber bands themselves are short-lived and wear out quickly. Accordingly, they have to be changed approximately once every 3-4 weeks. In addition, there is always the possibility that the child may swallow the ligature. It's safe, but if it happens on a regular basis, there won't be anything pleasant about it.

In some patients, the presence of rubber bands can cause problems with diction. True, in most cases the problem goes away after adaptation to braces, which, depending on the individual characteristics of the patient, can take from 2 weeks to several months.

Prices for braces

Consultation with an orthodontist

• X-ray panoramic image
• Oral examination
• Drawing up a treatment plan with costs

Price : 2,000 ₽
*if treatment continues in the clinic according to the plan, the consultation is not paid

Prices for system components vary and depend on a number of factors:

• plate material;
• fixation method;
• dental surfaces for attachment;
• dental clinic level;
• the tools used;
• having its own dental laboratory.

By comparing the characteristics , you can determine which braces are best for a particular clinical situation, and which ones are suitable for the patient. The most affordable models are metal ligature models; without ligatures they will be more expensive. The highest cost is for aesthetic systems made of ceramics, sapphire and internal (the most expensive).

The total cost is the fastening mechanism, installation and removal, corrective visits to a specialist, and fastening of retainers. At Implantmaster, the cost of installing the Damon Clear and Q systems, subsequent appointments and corrections will cost around 250 thousand rubles. When choosing orthodontic therapy with the help of aligners (transparent aligners for moving teeth), the price will start from 350 thousand rubles. Diagnostic x-rays, model calculations for the formation of a full course of correction, with further therapy with us, will amount to 2000 rubles, the consultation will be free.

What are ligatures

Ligatures, which can be colored, are designed to secure the arches to the staples. Some people also mistakenly call them elastics or traction bands, but other types of elastic bands have these names. Thus, traction bands or elastics, unlike ligatures, are larger in size and have excellent stretch; they are designed for additional tightening of individual teeth. Also, unlike ligatures, the patient can independently remove them from the mouth at home in order to eat or perform oral hygiene, but ligatures cannot be removed independently - this must be done by the orthodontist.

Which braces are better for an adult and which for a child?

In “Implantmaster”, to clarify whether the system is suitable for age, Rg diagnostics are performed (panoramic image (OPTG) and teleroentgenogram (TRG)).

The following points will help determine which braces are best for a certain age.

• Convenience during the entire course of treatment, duration of adaptation, ease of cleaning. The faster the adaptation period passes, and the easier it is to clean the equipment, the easier and faster the therapy will be.
• Price. You can immediately ask the clinic to calculate the full cost of fixing the turnkey system. But you should understand that additional ones will appear. costs of hygiene products and concomitant therapy.
• Time costs and success of correction. Systems with metal ligatures most effectively and quickly achieve the final goal - straight teeth. When choosing more aesthetic systems, the treatment period increases to a year.
• External characteristics of braces. For some patients, it is important whether the system is noticeable when talking and smiling. Then the emphasis is on aesthetics, and not on the speed of achieving results.

An alternative to correcting malocclusion at Implantmaster is a replaceable system of invisible aligners. They are removed for eating and cleaning. 3Shape Trios scans the entire oral cavity (a modern version of taking impressions), and then the software displays a 3D model of all changes on the path to improving your smile. Such innovations are only for aligners.

Braces for adults

What braces are best for adults? The most effective and common design suitable for adult patients is a self-ligating metal system. Also, this course of orthodontic therapy is affordable for most.

But which braces will still be better? Plates made of ceramics or sapphire will look more aesthetically pleasing and solid, but you will have to reconsider your diet and exclude coloring products. A language system would be an ideal option, but it is not suitable for people who, due to the specifics of their work, talk a lot. Soft tissue injury may occur.

Braces for children and teenagers

The result and speed of correction of bite anomalies very much depends on the age category to which the patient belongs. The most suitable period for orthodontic therapy is the period of growth of the jaw bones and the formation of a permanent bite (from 12 to 14 years). If it is necessary to be treated with braces, it is important to figure out which plates are best for children, taking into account their growth characteristics . It is better to start orthodontic therapy at a young age, but plates are best used from 12 years of age. The units and jaw bone are affected, so it is worth waiting for its full formation and using gentle techniques.

The equipment is used in children for a shorter time than in adults. It can be different in type, material and method of fixation.

What braces are best for a teenager? Most often, the plates are fixed on the outside of the enamel of the units. Such systems are more convenient to install, adjust at the reception and carry out thorough hygienic cleaning. Lingual plates are much more expensive and have an impact on spoken speech. And for teenagers, the attractiveness of the equipment and the ability to pronounce words normally are very important. After all, various comments from peers about the structure in the oral cavity can influence the decision of a young patient to get a beautiful and healthy smile.

Which braces are better to choose: ceramic or metal? Modern orthodontics can provide equipment to suit every taste and budget. But it is also worth taking into account the clinical situation and recommendations of specialists.

Parents should help their child prepare psychologically for long-term treatment. Especially talk about all the points relating to external systems and the reactions of others. It is important to warn that the discomfort that arises in the first weeks will pass, and further treatment will be easier.

How to choose the best braces?

Which braces are best for an adult, and which ones are more suitable for teenagers or young patients? All these nuances should be worked out together with a specialist, taking into account diagnostic calculations, the clinical situation itself, the individual characteristics of the body, concomitant diseases, financial capabilities, etc. It will take more than one year to walk with such a design, so it is worth thinking through all aspects of the course of treatment in advance.

At Implantmaster, our specialists will help you determine which bracket system best suits you and your clinical situation. Orthodontists have the skills to fix various systems, and services are provided at a reasonable price. Sign up using the phone number on the website, or leave a request for feedback.

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Kuznetsov Egor Andreevich

Dentist-orthodontist, member of the European Association of Orthodontists. Certified specialist in working with all types of braces and clear aligners.

Work experience - 13 years.

At the first consultation, you will be able to undergo a dental computed tomography scan, find out how long the treatment will take and what results await you. Together with an orthodontist, you will select the best option for a brace system, receive recommendations for correcting your bite and answers to all your questions.