Orthodontics corrects the disorders in the tooth rows due to various reasons with removable and fixed mechanisms; Jaw orthopedics covers orthodontic treatments that correct the incompatibility of the lower and upper jaw with each other or with the face.

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Nowadays, due to the development of technology, it is possible to apply both treatments not only in children but also in adults.

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It is possible to correct problems such as irregular tooth rows, crowding due to lack of space, teeth settling in a different position instead of where they should be due to various eruption disorders, with fixed devices (by attaching brackets and wires) or, in milder problems, with removable transparent plates.

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These treatments can generally take 3-4 months if the problems concern one or two teeth, and approximately 18-24 months when the number of teeth is larger.

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Orthopedic problems involving the jaw bones, such as the upper or lower jaw being too far forward/backward and the gap in the front area, can be caused by the use of various extra-oral headgear and face masks in children, depending on the needs of the case; It is corrected by using fixed or mobile intraoral devices. These treatments may have several stages.

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For example, there is upper jaw retardation in the case. Treatment begins at age 8 with the use of a (non-oral) face mask. This treatment lasts for 6 months (varies depending on the case) and active treatment is terminated after the upper jaw has been moved forward sufficiently (after the skeletal disorder has been eliminated). Afterwards, the patient is waited until the permanent teeth erupt and the patient is followed up passively for 6 months. After the permanent teeth erupt, fixed orthodontic treatment (attachment of brackets and wires) is started to correct the crookedness and establish the ideal closing relationship between the lower jaw and the upper jaw. 

 

Treatment lasts approximately 1 year (varies depending on the case) and orthodontic treatment is terminated. Thus, the total active treatment period lasted 18 months, but the patient will be followed by the orthodontist for 5 years between the ages of 8-13.