sequela of orthodontics
1. Influence on dental pulp
In the initial stage of orthodontics, patients feel pain or discomfort in the first few days, but this does not affect the vitality of dental pulp.
2. Influence on the root
During the process of orthodontic tooth movement, the surface of the root also undergoes reconstruction activities such as absorption and proliferation. After the orthodontic treatment stops, the root returns to normal with its own repair ability. A small loss of root structure will not affect the function of teeth, but if the orthodontic force is too large, it will increase the risk of root absorption.
3. Influence on alveolar bone height
Alveolar bone height is closely related to periodontal health. Patients who wear fixed appliances for orthodontic treatment are not easy to maintain oral hygiene, which increases the chance of gingivitis, which has a certain impact on alveolar bone height. If oral hygiene is maintained well, it will have little effect on alveolar bone.
4. The tooth mobility is increased
Under normal circumstances, the teeth have a certain mobility, so as to buffer the chewing pressure and prevent the teeth and periodontal trauma. During orthodontic treatment, the tooth mobility slightly increased, which should be said to be a normal reaction. After the tooth stops moving, the tooth can rely on its own repair to improve the looseness of the tooth without permanent damage. However, the greater the orthodontic force, the greater the tooth looseness. If it is found that the tooth is too loose, the force should be stopped and allowed to recover for a period of time before continuing to apply force.
Specific steps of orthodontics
1. Bite marks: that is, take the model for doctors to diagnose and design the right and wrong situation, and make a comparative examination in the future treatment process.
2. Photographing: Before orthodontic treatment, doctors should routinely take photos of patients' faces and occlusion, and compare them with those at the end of treatment in the future, which is also the process of orthodontic treatment.
3. X-ray examination: Each patient routinely takes lateral cephalograms and panoramic radiographs.
4. Make a treatment plan: The doctor measures and calculates the malocclusion type according to the model, photos and X-rays, and makes a detailed treatment plan. The process of orthodontics then the doctor explains the treatment plan to the patients and their families and asks for their opinions. After the treatment plan is determined, the patient or the patient's family members sign the consent form.
5. The dentist began to correct the patient's teeth.
6. After orthodontic treatment, remove the appliance and put on the retainer. This is one of the processes of orthodontics.
Nursing methods after orthodontics
During the nursing period of orthodontics, orthodontics patients should avoid eating hard food, such as bones, crabs, nuts, etc. Avoid eating large pieces of food. Cut the apples into small pieces before eating. The practice of making food bigger and smaller, and the care of orthodontics can prevent the attachment of the appliance from loosening due to improper diet.
There are many normal and pathogenic bacteria in the oral cavity, and there are also a large number of microorganisms in the air, so the oral cavity is often in contact with the outside world. When teeth are put on orthodontic appliances, it will hinder brushing. If teeth are not brushed in time, food remains between teeth, and a large number of bacteria will cause dental caries or periodontal tissue inflammation, which will destroy the whole course of treatment. The ideal method of orthodontic care is to brush your teeth after every meal. If it is inconvenient to brush your teeth after meals, you can rinse your mouth with water or tea.
During children's orthodontics, it is necessary to reduce the amount of snacks and sweets, especially chewing gum, because chewing gum is easy to stick to the appliance and difficult to remove. In the process of adolescent orthodontics, parents should pay special attention to urging their children to abide by the doctor's instructions, such as going to the hospital regularly for examination, replacing steel wires and wearing rubber bands. Otherwise, the process of orthodontics will be prolonged and the ideal effect of orthodontics will not be achieved. These are all effective nursing methods for orthodontics.