Removable jaws are probably still a strange concept to many people besides the concept of orthodontics. In the field of dentistry, a removable jaw is an important instrument, with its own functions and uses, suitable to the needs of the patient. Let’s learn about the two popular types of removable dentures today: orthodontic removable dentures and removable retainer dentures.
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What is a removable jaw?
Removable jaws are a type of jaw used in dentistry, serving both orthodontic and post-orthodontic procedures. This type of jaw brings many conveniences to patients because it can be easily removed and installed, without too many difficulties like fixed braces.
emovable orthodontic jaw
Characteristic
Removable orthodontic jaws are a dental solution that uses specialized appliances to straighten teeth into the desired position. This method mainly affects the jaw, helping to widen the jaw so that the teeth are in the desired position. It can be easily removed and inserted when needed, bringing many conveniences to the patient.
Removable orthodontic jaws are designed to treat cases of buck teeth, buck teeth, underbites, crooked teeth, etc. Especially suitable for children between the ages of 8-12 years old. At this stage, children’s teeth are in the developing stage, so using this method is very suitable. In some other cases, the doctor may consider prescribing removable orthodontics for adults.
After installing a removable jaw, patients often feel pain, discomfort and produce a lot of saliva. These feelings will gradually decrease and will disappear after about 1 week. Treatment time will depend on each tooth condition as well as the patient’s care.
There are 3 main types of removable orthodontic appliances used:
The jaw has a lip arch combined with a spring to push out or pull in. The expansion screw in the middle can be expanded if necessary.
The spring-loaded jaw can be pushed outward, inward or to the sides. This jaw will be used a lot for children with braces who have narrow jaw frames and dental arches that need to be expanded to stimulate the jawbone to grow more so the teeth have enough room to grow.
The jaw only has a lip arch, no expansion screws or springs. This type is only used as a retainer after removing brackets in fixed braces. Equivalent to today’s maintenance trough.
The basic characteristics of removable orthodontic jaws are mainly focused on correcting jaw relationships rather than orthodontic teeth. When applied to teeth, it must be used simultaneously for many teeth or the entire jaw.
Regarding the impact on teeth when orthodontic braces are applied, the effect is to tilt teeth in fixed directions and simultaneously with jaw correction instead of moving teeth. This is different from orthodontics that fixes one jaw with braces.
If comparing the range of applicable cases and fine-tuning efficiency, fixed braces will be better than removable braces because flexible braces will be able to move teeth more easily, while removable orthodontics is one block. Hardeners are worn on the teeth, mainly affecting the jaw frame, stimulating the jaw to expand. That’s why removable orthodontic jaws are usually only applied to children and are much more affordable than fixed orthodontics.
About advantages:
Easy to remove and install, convenient for daily communication and living
Treatment time is quick
Orthodontics when children are young will shorten the time and bring them even, beautiful teeth
Affordability
About limitations:
Removable orthodontics mainly corrects jaw-related problems, so related treatments are more limited
Although it is easy to remove and install, the removable jaw is quite rough and hard
In cases where only one tooth needs to be corrected, removable dentures will usually not be used because this method affects many teeth at the same time.
Be careful when wearing removable orthodontic jaws
In the first days of wearing a removable jaw, pain and tension in the affected tooth area is understandable. The pain will go away after a few days. If pain persists for too long, contact your doctor for a re-examination.
In the early days, removable appliances may cause nausea, difficulty speaking, and increased salivation for the first few days. However, these will return to normal after a day or two.
Use the removable jaw and clean it according to your doctor’s instructions. Otherwise, it may cause injury, soft tissue ulcers, difficulty wearing the jaw, or loose teeth. Over a long period of time, teeth may fall out due to force. The impact is too strong. After removal, the jaw should be carefully kept and stored in a hard case to avoid damage or loss of the jaw.
Limit the use of foods and drinks that contain sugar and acid, because if used a lot and continuously, teeth can decay or leave marks on teeth. Do not eat foods that are too hard, large foods can be cut into small pieces and chewed with the back teeth. Sticky, chewy, or flexible foods can also deform or break the appliance, so limit the use of these foods.
Use an adult toothbrush, water flosser… to remove food and plaque from teeth and appliances every day. When cleaning the removable orthodontic jaw, be careful not to hold the wire or steel hook because it is easy. You can soak the removable jaw in disinfectant water once a week, avoid soaking in hot water or leaving it near temperature. high because it can cause jaw deformation.
Treatment costs
Treatment costs depend greatly on the specific tooth condition. Each case will prescribe a different type of removable denture and depends on the treatment involved. For more details, come directly to the dentist or contact hotline 02422 160 162 – 093 186 3366 to receive the fastest support.
Removable retainer after braces
Characteristic
Removable retainers are dental appliances used to replace braces after braces are removed. After the braces results are as desired, the doctor will prescribe you to wear retainers that are responsible for stabilizing the teeth that have been moved to the desired position.
The reason is that after being moved, the teeth are not yet familiar with the new position and are not yet stable and solid. If you don’t wear a removable retainer, the teeth will easily be pushed back into their old position or crowded and pushed together. The patient’s recent period of braces will become meaningless. Wear the retainer for a certain period of time. At this point, the braces process is truly completed.
The time to wear a removable retainer should not be less than 20 hours/day in the first days. This time period can later be reduced.
Classify
There are 2 types of removable retainers:
Removable metal retainer:
This jaw is designed with a metal frame that is responsible for stabilizing the teeth in the correct position after moving to a new position. The limitation of this type is aesthetics, so many patients often wear it at night. Therefore, the effectiveness after braces will also decrease.
Transparent removable retainer:
This jaw has a design similar to transparent braces with high aesthetics, allowing patients to comfortably wear the retainer all day without being self-conscious or shy when communicating.
Be careful when wearing removable retainers
Wear removable retainers regularly according to your doctor’s instructions. This stage is extremely important because if you do not wear a retainer, it will seriously affect the results of the entire braces process.
When wearing a removable retainer, you need to have a follow-up visit according to your doctor’s appointment because during this time the doctor needs to regularly monitor how your teeth and gums are progressing to promptly fix any problems that arise. Unintended.
Oral hygiene at this stage also needs special attention when wearing braces because wearing braces when eating and drinking food will easily stick, causing tooth decay, dental disease, and poor oral health. greatly affects the effectiveness of permanent braces. The removable inner tray jaw is a bit more difficult to clean. You need to brush the tray thoroughly or buy tray cleaning tablets to make cleaning more convenient.
Keep the habit of brushing your teeth 2-3 times a day and rinsing your mouth with salt water every day. Build a reasonable diet. Supplement foods containing lots of calcium, zinc, iron, vegetables, etc. Limit eating hard and flexible foods that use a lot of force when biting and chewing. Stay away from drinks with stimulants such as beer, wine, coffee, etc., which cause yellow teeth and damage tooth enamel.
Treatment costs
Metal removable retainers will be included in the full braces cost. Internal tray retainers cost about 1,500,000 VND/2 jaws.
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