Treatment for children
Treatment timing & methods
The right time for orthodontic treatment is when the second phase of tooth replacement has begun, i.e. when the first lateral permanent teeth erupt, usually at the age of 9-10.
In a consultation, the anomaly is then classified according to the guidelines of the “orthodontic indication groups”, or “KIG” for short, and diagnostic documents such as impressions, x-rays and photos are prepared if treatment is required.
After evaluating the diagnostic documents, I then draw up a treatment plan.
We will take care of the entire approval process with the health insurance company for you.
As soon as we have received written approval from the health insurance company, we will arrange a meeting with you to discuss the treatment plan and the choice of treatment equipment.
The treatment can now begin.
Phase 01
Removable appliances, or rather “loose braces”, are usually used in the first phase of orthodontic treatment.
With these “braces”, however, only tilting tooth movements and the subsequent development of the jaws in width and length are possible.
This treatment method is sufficient for many patients.
However, some patients need “fixed braces” in the 2nd phase.
Phase 02
“Fixed braces” can do more!
They move the teeth physically, purposefully and almost without restriction, meaning that the teeth can be turned straight, gaps can be closed or opened and the teeth can be lengthened or shortened.
Phase 03
The retention phase is the time after the active treatment; here the teeth are strengthened and held in place so that no tooth “dances out of line” later on.
Children aged nine and over
When the first lateral molars erupt – usually at the age of 9 – the statutory health insurance companies cover orthodontic treatment for misaligned teeth and jaws.
Treatments are carried out in my practice with removable and fixed braces.
With “loose” braces, the jaws are widened to create space and straighten the incisors or to correct a crossbite.
Fixed braces are necessary to align rotated teeth and to close or open gaps.
The special wire changes the position of the teeth thanks to its elastic restoring force.
If all the teeth are on the same level, they can be moved along the wire – like on a splint.
Self-ligating brackets / ceramic brackets
Aesthetic brackets
Of course, brackets no longer have to be made of metal.
White brackets made of plastic or ceramic also meet the highest aesthetic demands.
The passive Damon self-ligating brackets enable fine movement and therefore faster results with a gentler application of force.
Damon System brackets work with a unique sliding mechanism that minimizes friction and allows faster and more comfortable alignment of the teeth.
The Damon System allows teeth to move more freely and comfortably.
