A.L.F.
A.L.F.
is a unique device for jaw development made from a special intelligent alloy in its design and functionality. A gentle effect on the bones of the skull according to the principle of osteopathy through cranial sutures allows you to gently remove blocks in the skull, returns natural breathing to the skull, normalizes the development of the facial skeleton, jaws, improves the general well-being of the patient, restores nasal breathing, works on development in the frontal and lateral parts of the jaw.
The device is worn constantly and is removed only during an appointment with the attending physician for activation. Activations approximately occur once every month to a month and a half. We begin to use the device from adolescence, and in adult patients, it can be installed on both the upper and lower jaw. Constant soft, springy action is ensured by the design and special alloy of the device. It is not fixed tightly to the teeth, but only rests on them. on the upper jaw, through the mucous membrane, it gently acts on the sutures that connect the bones of the upper jaw, with its help we can not only improve the aesthetics of the face, but also restore the correct volume of the jaw, create space for missing teeth, restore the correct position of the teeth, the correct volume of the jaw.
The duration of treatment varies from three to twelve months, depending on the complexity of the case. Oral hygiene deserves special attention while wearing the device. To prevent the development of caries, during the treatment period we recommend using additional hygiene products, in addition to brushes, brushes and special rinses.
How to put on and wear a trainer correctly. How long does it take to get used to
Adult and children's dental trainers are put on and worn the same way. Installing the device is quite simple:
- Place the device in your mouth so that the central stop is directed towards the upper palate. Next, find a position so that the stopper rests on the tip of the tongue and does not create discomfort.
- Move your lower jaw in different directions until the plates fit on the molars. Have you stopped slipping? You have achieved the desired result.
- Close your jaws with little force. You should feel pressure on all your teeth. You can touch the tip of the trainer with your tongue to feel if it fits correctly.
- Check if the trainer is positioned correctly: tighten your lips and take 3-4 deep breaths. If breathing is difficult, repeat the previous steps until it becomes easier.
Scheme for putting on the trainer
You need to wear the trainer for 1-4 hours during the day, as well as throughout the night. The regimen is determined by the doctor and must be followed. You can hold it for 30-40 minutes, but you cannot use the device less than necessary. If you need to remove the trainer, try to return it to its place as quickly as possible.
While wearing it, a person should not talk, eat or drink. If you are going to wear a trainer with your child, it is better to come up with entertainment for him during classes, for example, you can watch a cartoon or a movie, or draw. The habit of wearing a trainer develops over different periods of time – it all depends on the patient. At night, it is better to monitor the device regularly for at least a month (it may crash). During the day, the discomfort disappears in about a week, sometimes less.
Do not forget that while wearing a trainer, it is important to see a doctor once every two to three months. A visit to the orthodontist is a necessary procedure, because it allows you to determine the dynamics of changes in the dentition and correct the process in time if something goes wrong.
Pull-Forward
The “Pulforward” device is an orthodontic device for the lower jaw; it is removed only for the time of oral hygiene. Plate design with a vestibular arch, for holding and aligning the frontal group of teeth. The design may also include a screw to expand the jaw and create space for teeth when they are crowded. The device is used to treat dysfunction of the temporomandibular joints, normalize the position of the jaws, eliminate jaw tilts and for their expansion. And also for patients to prepare for complete prosthetics. Smile reconstruction using ceramic veneers and crowns, creating the correct physiological bite height and jaw position. The duration of wearing depends on the complexity of the case and the degree of dysfunction of the temporomandibular joints, the period takes from 5 to 12 months. The device is manufactured individually, based on the anatomy of the patient’s jaw.
"Twin-block" device
The Twin-Block device consists of two plates that correctly position the upper and lower jaws between each other. Used to treat mesial, distal and open bites. More often used in the treatment of the second skeletal class, deep overlap of the upper jaw with the lower jaw, when the lower jaw is located too posterior to the upper jaw, disrupting the bite, muscle function and facial aesthetics.
The design of the device includes the required number of screws and additional elements, based on the individuality of the case and its complexity. For the development of the jaws in their correct position, preventing the development of dysfunction of the temporomandibular joints, already in adolescence. It is used for children under 14 years of age, the device is worn around the clock, the treatment period takes 9-12 months. Food intake is also carried out in the apparatus, to enhance the effect and form correct skeletal growth.
Activation of the device and screws is carried out by the patient himself, and periodic visits to the doctor are necessary to correct the device, polish it, and monitor the patient’s well-being. The device is removable, but for constant wear, it is removed by the patient for the duration of oral hygiene and hygiene of the devices themselves.
"Fagga" device
The upper jaw appliance is used for the corpus development of the upper jaw, more often in patients with underdevelopment of the anterior premaxillary part of the upper jaw. The device is non-removable, fixed motionlessly using special cement and filling material in the oral cavity, and is activated by the doctor during a routine examination. It consists of metal rings, additional elements, and springs, which, when activated, create an extension of the premaxillary part of the upper jaw. A place is created for missing teeth or previously removed teeth for orthodontic reasons. More often when removing canines and premolars from patients. The wearing period of this device is 5-6 months, during this period of time we have the opportunity to grow the premaxillary part of the upper jaw, create the necessary volume and space for implantation planning. The duration of wearing is individual and depends on the complexity of the case; special attention should be paid to hygiene, since the device is non-removable and contains a large number of additional elements. To prevent the development of caries and dental plaque.
The cost of manufacturing orthodontic plates in Moscow at the Shifa clinic
Teeth straightening with the help of removable and fixed devices is distinguished by its accessibility in comparison with braces. The average price of appropriate treatment in Moscow ranges from 10 to 30 thousand rubles. It all depends on the characteristics of a particular clinical case.
Shifa Clinic is a modern medical center offering patients the highest quality services. The selection of the device model and calculation of the cost of the entire course of treatment is carried out individually for each patient. More detailed information can be obtained by reading our price list on the clinic’s website, or by calling our contact numbers.
We cooperate only with leading manufacturers of orthodontic products, which guarantees the safety and quality of the devices used. Doctors at the Shifa clinic will make your smile truly healthy and beautiful. Contact professionals to become the owner of a Hollywood smile!
Bionator
A bionator is a myofunctional device, two jaw, used in childhood and adolescence, until the end of facial skeleton growth at 14-15 years. A single apparatus that unites the upper and lower jaws consists of a plastic base and additional elements, a vestibular arch, a screw, and, if necessary, further development of the upper jaw. Screws for the development of the upper jaw, the design can also include: lip and cheek bumpers, to eliminate excessive hypertonicity of the muscles of the lips and cheeks, as well as tongue flaps.
The device, unique in its design, allows you to position the jaws in the correct position and create conditions for additional teeth eruption in the correct bite without resorting to treatment with a brace system and additional devices. Helps create harmonious jaws in the correct position by wearing the device at night and 6-7 hours during the day. Excluding meals.
The device improves nasal breathing and also normalizes swallowing function.
conclusions
Trainers for teeth straightening are a modern and relatively painless way to combat dental anomalies and bite problems. The orthodontist prescribes wearing the device if there are certain indications, for example, swallowing is impaired, teeth are displaced, and it is not possible to install braces. Contraindications for installing trainers include chronic nasal breathing problems and crossbite.
Trainers have many advantages: most often the choice in their favor is made due to the low price and safety of the system, since it does not affect the enamel and does not irritate the mucous membranes. But there are also disadvantages, the most negative is the slow effect on the dentition. But the effect will still be there. True, you need to choose the right product among all varieties.
The trainer is easy to get used to and easy to care for. But at the same time, wearing it gives much more than conventional braces: the device eliminates the cause of malocclusion and reduces the risk of similar problems occurring in the future. This is why many orthodontists prescribe wearing trainer systems, both separately and together with the installation of braces.
Orthodontic plates for jaw development
An orthodontic plate for the upper jaw consists of a plastic base and additional elements, such as a vestibular arch, a screw for expansion, and a clasp for fixation. The plate apparatus is used on both the upper and lower jaws, and depending on the number of screws and the task at hand, their directed development of the jaws is created. A place is created for permanent teeth, previously extracted teeth, and missing teeth. Therefore, they can be used in both children and adults, with differences in the number of activations over time. The devices are plate-type, removable, and are removed only, as a rule, for hygiene of the oral cavity and the device itself. The duration of wearing depends on the complexity of the case and the degree of narrowing of the jaw. Activation of the device and screws is carried out directly with the patient himself, on the recommendation of the attending physician.
How to care for trainers
Caring for jaw trainers is very simple and does not require special skills. It is available to patients of all ages. Follow simple rules:
- Always rinse the device after removing it from your mouth. Whenever it gets dirty, clean the trainer with a toothbrush and toothpaste, just as you would brush your teeth.
- Store the product in a special container to prevent dust, dirt and accidental damage.
- Do not chew, chew, or boil the apparatus. You need to rinse it with warm water, not cold or hot, otherwise you can ruin the plastic.
- If the trainer is damaged, you should immediately take it to the orthodontist so that the doctor can tell you whether you can continue to use the product or whether you need to buy a new one.
Device "Crozat"
The Crozat device is a soldered orthodontic device for the upper jaw and lower jaw, compact, soft, does not interfere with diction, stimulates the growth and development of the jaw. Used in complex treatment together with osteopathy, the treatment technique with the Crozat apparatus requires careful and precise activation, allows for symmetrical development of the jaw, restoring its correct volume, breathing of cranial sutures and bones, improving nasal breathing. The device is non-removable, is fixed in the oral cavity movably and is removed only at the moment of activation by the attending physician during the appointment. The wearing period varies from person to person, most often ranging from 6 to 9 months.
It is simply impossible to select a device on your own. The first step to a beautiful smile is scheduling a consultation with an orthocraniodontist.
Why is it important to correct your bite?
Aesthetic dental problems really complicate personal and business communication. But the main danger is that malocclusion is the cause of many diseases, and in order to avoid them, it is necessary to restore the proper functioning of the masticatory apparatus. Problems that a malocclusion leads to: improper distribution of the chewing load, which will accelerate tooth wear, contributes to the appearance of wedge-shaped defects, the formation of exposed roots, disruption of the temporomandibular joints, which leads to frequent headaches, muscle strain, spasms, hearing impairment, the appearance of unpleasant sounds in the ears and temporomandibular joints. Due to the complication of daily hygiene, the rapid development of caries, periodontitis, problems with diction arise, due to a lack of softening of food, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract appear. The atypical structure of the maxillofacial region, displacement of bones, jaws, and their inclinations lead to breathing problems, causing ENT diseases.
Everything in the human body is interconnected: a malocclusion usually entails poor posture.
Feeling good and having a harmonious face is worth visiting the dentist!
An important step in correcting a bite is diagnosis. Half of the success depends on correct and accurate diagnosis.
Indications for the use of dental trainers
A dental trainer is usually prescribed to be worn in the following situations:
- a person cannot have braces installed for one reason or another;
- the bite has formed incorrectly;
- swallowing is impaired;
- teeth are displaced;
- often stuffy nose due to problems in the oral cavity;
- complexes or profession do not allow wearing other systems;
- there are speech therapy problems, etc.
Sometimes, if a doctor sees that a patient is at risk of malocclusion, he will prescribe a dental trainer as a preventive measure.
Read in detail about problems with bite here: All about bite: what it is like
