1
Q
Completion of Treatment
A
- average time: 20-24 months
- removable retainer work full time for first 2 months, every night for first year, every other night for next 2 years
- patient reviewed every 6-12 months after retainer removed
2
Q
Cost
A
children $5,800-$7,100
adults $6,700-$8,500
*lingual ortho $1,500 more per arch
3
Q
Components
A
- bands
- archwires
- elastomeres
4
Q
Reminder Appliance
A
- corrects oral habits such as thumb sucking and tongue thrust
- partial retainer with a series of loops lingual to maxillary incisors
5
Q
Palatal Expander
A
- acrylic jaw-screw appliance
- increase arch width
- improve crossbite
- improves nasal resistance - easier breathing
6
Q
Elastics
A
- correction of single tooth crossbite
- assists in movement of arch in overjet position
7
Q
Headgear
A
- high pull
- cervical
8
Q
Bite Corrector
A
- guides during biting
- keeps jaws aligned
- not worn when eating
9
Q
Disease Control
A
- biofilm control determined by…
1. anatomic features of gingiva
2. position of the teeth
3. type and position of the orthodontic appliance
10
Q
Brushing
A
- sulcular method
- bilevel brush
- proxybrush for under wires and around brackets
- rubber stimulator stimulates gingiva to increase circulation and removes cervical debris
- floss threader
- oral irrigator
11
Q
Post-Treatment
A
biofilm removal, fluoride regimen, diet, care of retainers, follow-up
