It is a dental specialty, which deals with the study, preventionprevention, and correction of alterations in the development of the jaws, the shape of the dental arches, the position of the teeth, and the problems of dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), in order toto restore the morphological and functional balance of the stomatognathic system.
What types of devices are used?
According to its location
Vestibular brackets: Discreet brackets placed on the outside of the teeth.
Lingual braces: They are placed on the back of the teeth.
Depending on the material
Metal brackets: Traditional, efficientefficient, and economical for correcting dental alignment.
Esthetic braces: Translucent, less visible for a more esthetic appearance.
Invisible aligners (thermoplastic): Removable transparent trays for discreet smile correction.