Orthodontic treatment addresses malocclusion through orthodontic appliances or surgical intervention. Malocclusion refers to dental, jawbone, or craniofacial deformities arising from congenital or acquired factors during childhood development.Malocclusion, along with dental caries and periodontal disease, is classified as one of the three most common oral conditions, affecting over 50% of the population. Therefore, dental misalignment necessitates orthodontic treatment.
Common orthodontic methods include:
Orthodontic Method 1: Lingual Orthodontics & Invisible Aligners
Lingual orthodontics, as the name suggests, involves attaching braces to the lingual (tongue-facing) surfaces of teeth. This approach differs significantly from traditional labial (front-facing) braces in both theory and technique.While demanding high technical proficiency from the orthodontist, it maximizes aesthetic appeal for patients by eliminating the workplace and social inconveniences associated with traditional labial braces, where brackets and wires are visible on the tooth surface.
Orthodontic Method 2: MBT Straight-Wire Invisible Orthodontics
Straight-wire invisible advanced orthodontics is an improved system of traditional straight-wire techniques. Recognized by the orthodontic community, it is highly popular for its efficiency, comfort, aesthetic appeal, and minimal tooth extraction.MBT Straight-Wire Invisible Orthodontics employs self-ligating brackets with intelligent memory effects for correction, based on digital measurement and diagnosis.As a new generation of straight-wire braces, MBT appliances have established a highly effective straight-wire correction system that moves teeth through continuous gentle sliding forces. Moreover, the aesthetically pleasing appliances transform the orthodontic experience—no longer cumbersome "braces," but rather beautiful dental accessories.