There are many procedures and things have to be considered by the Orthodontist. They have to be very skilled and educated in order to offer the best service to the patient.
Orthodontists are dentists who have special training in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of facial and dental irregularities. The Orthodontists design and apply corrective appliances, like braces, that gradually move patients' teeth, jaws and lips into proper alignment. Extremely severe alignment problems may require surgery. When orthodontists see patients for the first time, they take X rays and photographs of the areas of the patients' mouths and jaws that need to be realigned. Then they make models of the patients' teeth and jaws to evaluate patients' dental and skeletal conditions and consider the proper forms of treatment. If necessary, San Antonio Orthodontist prescribes fixed or removable braces. Patients return to their orthodontists periodically throughout their treatment to have their braces or other corrective appliances adjusted. As patients progress through treatment, orthodontists makes sure that their teeth are moving correctly and that their jaws are developing properly. After braces are removed, orthodontists make sure that teeth stay in their new positions.
Although orthodontists treat people of all ages, the majority of their patients are teenagers. Many teenagers wear braces for one to three years. Some adults also see orthodontists to reduce tooth loss from periodontal disease, to treat symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and to improve the appearance of their teeth. Manual dexterity and strength are necessary assets. Orthodontists must work their fingers, hands, wrists, and arms within a small space all day. There is little room for error. Keen vision and perception in three dimensions are needed to locate tiny openings and parts of only a few millimeters in size.
Following traditional orthognathic surgery, a typical postoperative follow-up routine may involve appointments at one week, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks. Patients then return to orthodontists for postoperative orthodontic treatment and may be seen by the surgeon at 4 to 6 months after returning to the orthodontists or at the time of debanding. San Antonio Orthodontist may sec the patient on a 3- to 4-week basis until debanding and enters the patient into their routine retention follow-up program. Patients are usually followed by the surgeon at yearly intervals after debanding but this usually does not result in further treatment. This routine is easily manageable for patients who work or are in school. This is also very manageable for surgeons and orthodontists. The time devoted to treatment by patients, surgeons, and orthodontists is drastically different when DO is the technique used for mandibular advancement. Patients should be followed very closely during the distraction phase after discharge from the initial surgical intervention. Some surgeons suggest that patients should be seen daily while in active distraction. When malocclusions result from the vector problems described above, orthodontists may also need to become actively involved in follow- up and patient management.
Orthodontists are dentists who have special training in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of facial and dental irregularities. The Orthodontists design and apply corrective appliances, like braces, that gradually move patients' teeth, jaws and lips into proper alignment. Extremely severe alignment problems may require surgery. When orthodontists see patients for the first time, they take X rays and photographs of the areas of the patients' mouths and jaws that need to be realigned. Then they make models of the patients' teeth and jaws to evaluate patients' dental and skeletal conditions and consider the proper forms of treatment. If necessary, San Antonio Orthodontist prescribes fixed or removable braces. Patients return to their orthodontists periodically throughout their treatment to have their braces or other corrective appliances adjusted. As patients progress through treatment, orthodontists makes sure that their teeth are moving correctly and that their jaws are developing properly. After braces are removed, orthodontists make sure that teeth stay in their new positions.
Although orthodontists treat people of all ages, the majority of their patients are teenagers. Many teenagers wear braces for one to three years. Some adults also see orthodontists to reduce tooth loss from periodontal disease, to treat symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and to improve the appearance of their teeth. Manual dexterity and strength are necessary assets. Orthodontists must work their fingers, hands, wrists, and arms within a small space all day. There is little room for error. Keen vision and perception in three dimensions are needed to locate tiny openings and parts of only a few millimeters in size.
Following traditional orthognathic surgery, a typical postoperative follow-up routine may involve appointments at one week, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks. Patients then return to orthodontists for postoperative orthodontic treatment and may be seen by the surgeon at 4 to 6 months after returning to the orthodontists or at the time of debanding. San Antonio Orthodontist may sec the patient on a 3- to 4-week basis until debanding and enters the patient into their routine retention follow-up program. Patients are usually followed by the surgeon at yearly intervals after debanding but this usually does not result in further treatment. This routine is easily manageable for patients who work or are in school. This is also very manageable for surgeons and orthodontists. The time devoted to treatment by patients, surgeons, and orthodontists is drastically different when DO is the technique used for mandibular advancement. Patients should be followed very closely during the distraction phase after discharge from the initial surgical intervention. Some surgeons suggest that patients should be seen daily while in active distraction. When malocclusions result from the vector problems described above, orthodontists may also need to become actively involved in follow- up and patient management.
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