This exciting technology allows us to:
- Close spaces in some cases with missing teeth that would otherwise require expensive dental implant tooth replacements
- Safely and comfortably erupt impacted canines
- Correct occlusal plane cants
- Solve difficult tooth eruption problems
- Eliminate jaw surgery in many cases
Essentially, anchors can be placed in the jaws to allow orthodontic tooth movement previously impossible with conventional orthodontics. Anchors can be placed with minimal discomfort; often without needle anesthesia.
Jaw Surgery
Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) is sometimes needed to correct severe jaw malocclusons. Usually, these are situations where orthodontics alone cannot adequately correct skeletal jaw mal-relationships that result in esthetic, chewing, talking, and sleeping problems. Orthognathic surgery, in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, corrects these bite problems and improves facial esthetics.
We use digital imaging technology to demonstrate the overall functional and esthetic benefits of orthognathic surgery and to assist in treatment planning. Advances in surgical technology have reduced patient recovery time which allows patients to return to their normal routines soon after surgery.
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Temporary Orthodontic Anchorage Devices (anchors)
This exciting new technology gives us the ability to close spaces for missing teeth in many cases that would otherwise require expensive dental implants. Essentially, temporary anchors can be placed in the jaws to allow previously impossible orthodontic tooth movement. These anchors can be placed easily with virtually no discomfort.
