Orthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry that is focused on the development of the teeth and the skeletal profile ...

Is it possible for the special needs child to have braces? Could braces improve their quality of life and acceptance within the society? The answer is yes. Braces for special need children is considered normally considered as an elective treatment. The indication and criteria for treatment are similar as to ...

Orthodontic is the speciality of dentistry concerned with the management and treatment of patients with improper positioning of teeth ...

Functional appliances are orthodontic appliances that utilize the forces of orofacial musculature and the modification of growth to correct malocclusion via varying amounts of dental and skeletal effects ...

Orthognathic surgery aims to balance the bony framework of the face, so that all the features are in proportion to one another, producing a pleasing facial appearance and teeth that chew properly ...

Retainers are custom made appliances that are fitted in after the completion of the active orthodontic treatment ...

Removable appliance is one of several types of devices used in orthodontic treatment; the others are fixed appliance, functional appliance and extra-oral device ...

Introduction Orthodontic treatment usually involves wearing of braces (removable or fixed) to improve the appearance of your teeth and face as well as the function. Since your brace treatment usually takes a long time to complete, you will need to pay extra attention on oral hygiene at home. This is ...

Orthodontic treatment correct irregular arrangement of teeth by using fixed or removable appliances (braces). Apart from its aesthetic effect, this treatment has the potential to cause unwanted side-effects ...

Interceptive orthodontics  is defined as any treatment procedure that eliminates or reduces the severity of a developing malocclusion ...

Malocclusion is a condition whereby the teeth, jaw or a combination of both are not in correct position or alignment. People with unattractive, crooked or crowded teeth are often too shy to smile ...

Orthodontic treatment is a specialised area of dentistry to prevent or correct irregular teeth and facial imbalance ...

Teeth that are irregularly positioned or not straight are crowded ...