FIXED and ESTHETIC APPLIANCES

Always in style, simple or colored, metallic, transparent or ceramic, the fixed dental appliance is most liked by teenagers. Fixed appliances are most efficient when we talk about complex long term treatments which improve not only the dental esthetics, but also the functionality and health of the teeth.

A fixed appliance can not be removed at home. It is made of brackets that are applied on each tooth and bonded with specific adhesives, and then are linked with special springs. Depending on which side of the tooth the brackets are installed, appliances can be classic (installed on the visible – exterior side of the tooth) or invisible (installed on the unseen – interior, lingual side of the tooth).

There is a large variety of fixed dental appliances which the orthodontist can take into consideration when recommending one to his patient. The decision will depend on the type of dental anomaly which has to be treated and the chosen treatment technique.

What is a dental appliance?

A dental appliance corrects dental problems (anomalies) which are frequent among teenagers: crowded or crooked teeth, overlapped teeth, not aligned teeth, interdental spaces. The role of the appliance is to help reposition teeth – this way you can obtain the most attractive smile and the social comfort you have always wished for.

Brackets stay fixed on teeth for a longer period and exert adequate pressure in order to align malpositioned teeth. These factors combined allow a dental appliance to change the position of malpositioned teeth.

Teenagers can wear a fixed dental appliance only after all their milk (temporary) teeth have been replaced with permanent teeth. The recommendation of wearing an appliance will be made by an orthodontist, only after having made a complete examination (consultation, x-rays, pictures, dental impressions and molds).

When is it recommended to wear a dental appliance?

The most frequent anomalies which can be corrected with a dental appliance are:

crowded teeth;
rotated teeth;
teeth positioned too much in the front or to much in the back on the dental arch;
diastema / trema (the space between the two front teeth)
malocclusion (the upper and lower arches don’t fit when you bite): the upper jaw and teeth severely overlap the bottom jaw and teeth / the lower jaw protrudes or juts forward, causing the lower jaw and teeth to overlap the upper jaw and teeth / there is a space between the upper and lower arch where the tongue comes in during speaking or swallowing, causing phonetic difficulties.
post extraction space – needs to be closed, in order to avoid complicated dental procedures such as bridges (where other two healthy teeth need to be milled) or implants.
impacted teeth – permanent teeth blocked inside the jawbone which have to be exposed (brought on the dental arch).

Appliances are also used to help the child get rid of unhealthy habits such as: oral breathing, sucking on thumb, biting nails or pushin teeth with their tongue during swallowing.

TYPES OF FIXED and ESTHETIC APPLIANCES

METALLIC APPLIANCE

METALLIC APPLIANCE

Dental appliances were invented more than 50 years ago. Today’s variety allows the orthodontist to recommend one that matches best the type of anomalie that has to be corrected.

You’ll like the metallic appliance because

It is one of the most popular ones

The brackets can be silver, gold or colored. They are made of a very resistant material, so they have great endurance.
It shows results in a short time
The effects of the treatment are long lasting

Most metallic appliances are installed with elastic bands. These bands attach the springs to the brackets. They come in lots of colors, so you can customize your appliance as you wish.

This appliance aligns the jawbones and helps them develop correctly, reduces discomfort in tongue and cheeks and corrects unhealthy habits.

CERAMIC APPLIANCE

CERAMIC APPLIANCE

The ceramic appliance, made of composite materials, is a much more esthetic choice compared to the metallic option.

You’ll like the ceramic appliance because:

It is modern, preffered by those who do not want to show that they are wearing one

The brackets have various transparency levels, which helps them assume the color of the natural tooth and become less distinguishable
The brackets do not get stained by strong pigmented foods
It is very comfortable to wear

SAFIR APPLIANCE

SAPPHIRE APPLIANCE

known as the invisible appliance, because it is not distinguishable when you smile.

You’ll like the ceramic appliance because

It is invisible

The brackets are made of a transparent cristal, very compatible with the tooth enamel. Although the appliance is invisible, the results are visible and incredible.

It does not get stained

One less worry! The brackets of the Sapphire appliance stay colorless during the whole treatment, thanks to their microcristaline structure and uniform surface which do not allow bacterial plaque to accumulate.

It is comfortable and easy to wear

Because it is made of materials with soft texture, the appliance is comfortable and very easy to wear.

It has an advantageous price

Using our funding plan with 12 installments, you can have a star’s smile for only 100Euro/month for 12 months, NO advance, NO interest… NO headaches.

We invite you to come for a consultation to one of our 10 doctors and you will be guided to choose the best treatment and financial solution.

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INCOGNITO APPLIANCE

INCOGNITO APPLIANCE

The Incognito® appliance is an invisible customized treatment solution, brought to Romania by DENT ESTET®, more than 10 years ago.

100% customized depending on each case’s characteristics, this system offers predictible results, in compliance with the dentist’s and patient’s expectations.

Its parts are made in the special lab in Germany, based on the impressions taken by our orthodontists. The brackets are bonded on the interior side of the teeth, which reduces the risk of enamel damage and decay emergency.

Incognito® will help you get your smile aligned, without anyone knowing that you’re wearing braces!