Removable Orthodontic Appliances

Unlike fixed appliances, removable orthodontic appliances (intraoral appliances) are among the intraoral appliances that can be worn and removed at any time and are used especially in early treatment.
Space maintainers, reinforcement appliances, jaw expanding appliances or habit-breaking appliances are classified as removable orthodontic appliances.
Some of the removable appliance types, which are generally used in the treatment of jaw disorders, fit both the upper and lower jaw and are made with a single body.
Intraoral removable appliances correct the teeth with the springs and screws placed on it, while giving the patient the advantage of removing the appliance at any time.
The intraoral appliance is designed by your physician and is used to provide the most effective treatment in a short time.

Orthodontic removable appliances are frequently used to prevent jaw stenosis and to make room for teeth when children’s teeth begin to erupt.

Usually orthodontic removable appliances (removable appliance) have a screw in the center.
It usually needs to be turned twice a week (as prescribed by your orthodontist).
Each time the screw is unscrewed, the appliance expands.
This expansion in the appliance allows the jaw stenosis to be corrected.
An expansion is also seen in the jaw.

It is very important that the patient wears the appliance continuously in order to see the effect of the appliance.
Removable appliances are removed when eating and brushing teeth.
The rest of the time it must be in the mouth.

In cases where jaw stenosis is corrected with removable appliances, the duration of treatment can vary between approximately 4-12 months.

Removable appliances can be used to correct the position of teeth in some cases of crossbite.
Another use is to make room for permanent teeth when there is no space for them to erupt.
Mostly decay etc.
After premature loss of milk teeth due to decay, space problems occur in permanent teeth.

In some cases, removable orthodontic appliances can play a helpful role in correcting bad habits such as thumb sucking.

Removable appliances can be used both in the lower and upper jaw.
Removable orthodontic appliances are specially designed for each patient.

In which cases are removable appliances used?

• Correcting teeth that are crooked or in the wrong position,
• In the treatment of abnormalities in the upper and lower dental jaw curvature,
• Correcting the position of teeth positioned in the future and preventing traumas that may occur (falls, bumps) In the treatment of habits such as mouth breathing, finger sucking, nail biting,
• Treatment of gum diseases and caries due to crowding,
• In cases where gaps between teeth are closed,
• Removing tooth gaps and visual defects caused by prematurely extracted deciduous teeth
• At the end of orthodontic treatment, orthodontic removable appliances can be used in the reinforcement treatment applied to maintain the current situation.

How are Intraoral Removable Appliances Applied?

Whether your child needs an orthodontic removable appliance is determined after an examination by your orthodontist.
In the first session, impressions are taken from the teeth.
A personalized appliance is produced in the laboratory environment.
In the next session, the appliance is delivered.
The child and parents are informed about how to use it.
Proper use is very important for the effectiveness of removable appliances.
The appliance should be used in the forms specified by your orthodontist.

Care should be taken to clean the orthodontic appliance.
In cases where proper cleaning is not performed, the patient may complain of nausea and odor.
The appliance should be thoroughly brushed with liquid hand soap using a separate toothbrush.
The teeth should be brushed before putting the appliance back on the teeth.
When the appliance is not in use, it should be stored in its own special orthodontic box.
When placed in a closed box in wet condition, it may cause odor.
It can be cleaned with denture cleaning tablets (such as Corega) once a week.

Advantages of Removable Orthodontic Appliances

Orthodontic removable appliances are one of the early orthodontic treatments.
Treatment timing is very important in such treatments.
It is necessary to follow the growth and development stages of the child correctly and start orthodontic treatment at the appropriate time without delay.
In some cases, orthodontic solution can be provided without the need for wire treatment.

• It is an economical solution when used at the right age and in the right way.
• Orthodontic removable appliances are easier to clean because they are not fixed.
  Thanks to removable appliances, you can ensure intraoral and appliance hygiene.
  The possibility of food residues between the teeth is reduced.
• Can offer quick solutions to simple orthodontic problems.
• It reduces the treatment process in patients who will undergo wire treatment.
• It offers an easy solution to most of the jaw problems.
• Even patients with allergy problems can use it comfortably.
• Treatment is effective when patient cooperation is ensured.
• Removable appliances are the most preferred orthodontic appliances in the early period.
  It is the right solution to prevent orthodontic problems in advanced ages or to reduce the problem.

Disadvantages of Intraoral Removable Appliances

• When the care of the appliance is not paid attention, situations such as breakage and rupture of the appliance can be seen.
  Avoiding hard and solid foods will be beneficial for your oral health and the duration of use of the appliances.
• Uncontrolled behavior during the insertion and removal of removable appliances can damage the teeth.
• Since they are not fixed appliances, there is a risk of loss.
  When it is not in the mouth, it should be in the box.
• They are durable appliances.
• During the acclimatization process, it may cause difficulty in making certain sounds, increased saliva flow and nausea.
• It is necessary to remove it when eating.
  Children with an irregular diet may initially experience difficulties.

Orthodontic removable appliances are one of the early orthodontic treatments.
Treatment timing is very important in such treatments.
It is necessary to follow the growth and development stages of the child correctly and start orthodontic treatment at the appropriate time without delay.

Types of Orthodontic Removable Appliances

There are types of removable appliances according to the condition of the orthodontic problem.
Removable appliances used in orthodontic treatment;

Monoblock:

It is used when the lower jaw is behind.
It is in the form of a single piece.
It grips both jaws.
It can be inserted and removed as specified by your orthodontist.

Twin Block:

It is used in patients with a receding lower jaw.
It consists of two parts.
Since it does not grip both jaws, it is more comfortable to use than monoblock. It helps to bring the lower jaw forward.

Activator

Used when there is a problem with upper and lower jaw relations.
Grasps the upper and lower jaw together.
It can help solve the problem of multiple jaw positions.
It can also solve the problem of jaw stenosis.

Hawley:

It is used for reinforcement at the end of orthodontic treatment.
It is especially recommended to be used in orthodontic treatments with jaw expansion.
It is made of acrylic.
The duration of use is determined according to the condition of the orthodontic treatment.

Essix Records

After orthodontic treatment, it can be given in reinforcement treatment to maintain tooth positions.
They are transparent aligners.
They are made of essix material.
Active essix aligners can be used in the treatment of minor reversals after orthodontic treatment.
It brings the teeth back to the position they should be.

Positioner:

It is used for anterior open bite problems.
It is a plate that covers both jaws.
It is similar to boxer plates.
It can be used actively or as a passive reinforcement plate at the end of orthodontic treatment.

Removable Appliance Prices

Orthodontic removable appliance prices depend on the type of appliance to be used, the duration of treatment, the number of appliances and the treatment methods determined.
Removable appliances are designed individually.
The required removable orthodontic appliances and prices will be presented to you by your physician during the first examination.