A skeletal misalignment in the jaw area manifests itself, for example, through underdevelopment, retraction or protrusion of the jaw - depending on which misalignment is present, this is also referred to as an overbite, underbite or crossbite.
Correction of a misaligned jaw
As with a Misaligned teeth can also be used for a skeletal Malposition of the jaw In principle, conventional fixed and removable braces can be used. If there is a jaw misalignment, i.e. a skeletal anomaly, this is usually corrected in adolescents by controlling growth with the help of removable appliances.
Possible forms of therapy
Functional orthodontics
Misaligned jaws in adolescents are usually corrected with the help of a removable functional orthodontic appliance.
The idea of functional orthodontic therapy emerged at the beginning of the 20th century and led to the development of various appliances whose main task is to reorganise the soft tissue and correct jaw misalignment. These appliances have one thing in common: the body's own muscle forces are used to influence the growth of the jaws and optimise the position of the two jaws in relation to each other.
More on the topic: Functional orthodontics
Orthognathic surgery
A combination of oral surgery and orthodontic measures is required to correct malocclusion in adults. In such cases, the skeletal jaw bases are surgically brought into an optimal relationship to each other, while the rows of teeth of the two jaws are adapted to each other through orthodontic measures. This treatment concept requires close co-operation between the orthodontist and the oral surgeon.
More on the topic: Orthognathic surgery
Make an appointment for the treatment of malocclusion
You are welcome to contact us if you are looking for an orthodontist and would like to find a Date with Dr Elahi for the treatment of malocclusion in Mönchengladbach:
Dr med. dent. Mehdi Elahi
Brucknerallee 19
41236 Mönchengladbach
Tel: 02166 44010
Fax: 02166 846 333
E-Mail: info@dr-elahi.de