Invisalign - 

invisible braces for teenagers and adults

The Invisalign therapy uses thin, transparent plastic bars, so-called aligners, which move the teeth biologically and gently into the desired position step by step. With a specially developed software, the treatment goal is visualized on a virtual model before starting therapy.

What are the benefits for me?

The Invisalign aligners make it possible to adapt the orthodontic treatment to individual life situations, as they can be taken out, for example, during sports or on special occasions. Another advantage is that you do not have these braces in your mouth while eating.

Orthodontic appointments are only required at longer intervals. Depending on the extent of the treatment, the number of custom-made pairs of rails varies, which are exchanged by the patient for the following pair of rails at approximately two-week intervals.

Treatment with teenagers

Prerequisite for therapy with Invisalign is that all permanent teeth are erupted. For teens, the manufacturer has developed a brace system system specifically designed to the needs of young people, the Invisalign-Teen ® Series. In this case, the optimal wearing time is indicated by a small blue color indicator built into the rail. There are also 6 free replacement aligners available should the Invisalign rail ever be lost.

Fixed appliances – 

Braces on the outside of the teeth

Some tooth movements are possible only with fixed braces, with which the entire tooth can be moved together with its root into the correct position. With the fixed braces on the outside of the teeth, or so-called brackets, small metal or tooth-colored ceramic holding elements are glued to the outside of the teeth. These brackets serve as holding elements for orthodontic treatment sheets, with which the actual tooth movement is performed. A bow change takes place when a certain intermediate goal is reached. In our practice we offer different systems of fixed braces. In a detailed consultation with you we find the ideal choice for your own equipment or that of your child.

Braces on the inside of the teeth - Lingual braces

This form of fixed braces is particularly suitable for patients who want an invisible tooth correction. Since the braces are not visible from the outside, the treatment for outsiders runs completely unnoticed. The principle of a fixed brace on the inside of the teeth works in a similar way to that of fixed braces on the outside of the teeth. Brackets individually made for each patient are attached to the inside of each individual tooth and custom metal arches provide the desired tooth movement. Your desired final result will be demonstrated using a simulation model. With the lingual braces all kinds of misalignments can be treated at any age as soon as all permanent teeth have broken through.

Mini implants / minipins

When do mini implants come in?

The necessary forces for tooth movement lead according to Newton's law "Actio = Reactio", i.e.  "force = counterforce", not only to the movement of the desired teeth, but also to change the position of other teeth, if they are not sufficiently stabilized.

Advantages of mini implants

Orthodontic mini-implants are small screws designed to use the jawbone and not the other teeth as an anchor. Since unwanted side effects are prevented, the treatment process is more targeted and can be done faster. Tooth movements, which were limited by previous methods, can be performed, so that often tooth extractions in cases with massive space shortage can be avoided and existing tooth gaps can be closed faster.

Only a small intervention is required

Minipins are mainly used in adolescents and adults. The insertion of the pins is a minimally invasive procedure, which we carry out ourselves in our practice. Under local anesthesia, the screws are inserted only a few millimeters deep into the bone.

Combined orthodontic-oral surgery

Tooth movement in the upper and lower jaw can take place into old age. To correct misalignments of the jaws, growth is needed to control the patient's jaw in the desired direction. If this growth potential no longer exists, an additional surgical correction is required for particularly serious malpositions of the jaw. 

The task of the orthodontist in these cases is to form the dental arches prior to surgery so that they can be optimally positioned intraoperatively by the maxillofacial surgeons. This operation will take place in patient settings in dedicated centers. 

By managing the consultation hours for combined orthodontic-orthodontic cases in two university clinics, we are able to provide you with expert guidance throughout your therapy.

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snoring therapy

Snoring is caused by a narrowing of the airways due to relaxation of the muscle in the oropharynx and a sinking of the lower jaw during sleep. Snoring is not only annoying for one’s environment, but also potentially harmful to the person concerned. Daytime tiredness, fatigue and concentration losses are common sequelae. With so-called protrusion splints, we can help you, if necessary, after interdisciplinary clarification by a sleep specialist, to have a restful sleep. The sleep rails individually manufactured in the practice laboratory bring your lower jaw and the involved tissue into a position in which it is possible for you again to breathe freely and allows your body sufficient oxygen supply.