Why is ceramic orthodontics a popular choice for adults?

Why is ceramic orthodontics a popular choice for adults? - Dr. Jamilian

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Metal orthodontics is very effective for treating many problems of teeth disorder and misalignment, but its appearance is unpleasant for some patients. In recent years, ceramic orthodontics for adults has become a popular option. Because it can provide a much better appearance than its metal type. This feature can be very important especially for professional and social reasons. In the following, while introducing ceramic orthodontics for adults, we will discuss its advantages and disadvantages compared to metal orthodontics.

What is ceramic orthodontics?

Ceramic orthodontics is almost similar in function and design to metal orthodontics, except that the material is different. In the production of ceramic orthodontics, brackets are often made of aluminum oxide, which can create an appearance similar to teeth. Of course, it can be slightly different from metal orthodontics in terms of strength, maintenance and length of treatment.

Appearance difference between ceramic orthodontics and metal bracket orthodontics — Difference between metal and ceramic orthodontics

Why is ceramic orthodontics more suitable for adults?

Ceramic orthodontics provides several important benefits for adults that are of particular importance, including:

Increasing self-confidence
Suitability to the job position of some people
Easier acceptance of treatment
Shorter treatment period than transparent orthodontics
More efficient than transparent orthodontics
Being more affordable than transparent orthodontics

Many adults may not like the look that metal orthodontics create. This has a negative effect on their self-confidence. In addition, some people have to have a more elegant appearance due to the type of job and social connections. Among these people, we can mention hostesses, managers, consultants, teachers and sellers of special goods. Ceramic orthodontics for adults can be an ideal option in these cases. Because it has a color similar to natural teeth and is much less visible. Transparent orthodontics can also provide these benefits, but it has a higher cost, and in cases where the problem of the teeth is complicated, it often does not work as well as ceramic brackets.

A patient cleaning the ceramic orthodontic wire and bracket with an orthodontic toothbrush — Ceramic orthodontic care is similar

combinability with metal orthodontics

Ceramic orthodontics for adults alone may not be effective for treating very complex cases of dental malocclusion. But it can be combined with metal orthodontics to increase the strength and efficiency, and benefit from the beauty of ceramic orthodontics for adults. In these cases, the inner part of the orthodontic device is made of metal and the front part is made of ceramic.

ceramic orthodontics is for all ages

The natural appearance that ceramic orthodontics creates for adults can be just as important for teenagers. In fact, in some cases, teenagers are more stubborn to accept treatment with

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disadvantages of ceramic orthodontic device

Despite all the positive features that ceramic orthodontics has for adults, it usually has lower strength than metal orthodontics. Therefore, in case of high pressure and lack of proper care, it is more likely to break and fail. Of course, in recent years, by using the optimization of its ingredients, it has gained acceptable strength.

We said that the biggest advantage of ceramic orthodontics for adults is to create the same appearance as the teeth and be less visible, but the plastic bands that hold the wire can change color. As a result, they need to be replaced sooner. Higher cost, bigger size, more possibility of tooth filling when removing the orthodontic device are other disadvantages of ceramic orthodontics compared to metal.

Limitations of using ceramic orthodontics

In some cases, the use of ceramic orthodontics for adults cannot produce the desired treatment result or has limitations, such as:

People with grinding teeth or martial athletes (high probability of fracture)
If the patient wants his treatment period to be shorter, metal brackets are better.
Cases where the possibility of tooth fracture due to direct contact with the bracket is high.
People who don't have the time and attention to clean ceramic brackets (the possibility of color change is high)