A 4-Month Change Is Enough: A Low-Burden Choice (Rapid Partial Orthodontics)

A 4-month change is enough

Rapid partial orthodontics

A low-burden choice

When people think of orthodontic treatment,

they usually imagine at least 1 year, and often 2 years or more.

Having to wear appliances during that time,

and having to deal with the inconvenience in daily life,

is one of the biggest reasons people hesitate to get orthodontic treatment.

But not all orthodontic treatment

necessarily requires a long period of time.

If the area that needs correction is limited mainly to the front teeth,

rapid orthodontics, that is, partial orthodontics,

can be a much more reasonable choice than full orthodontic treatment.

For example, for an engaged bride-to-be,

a young professional preparing for a job,

or an actor, model, or announcer whose appearance is especially important,

when time is the biggest constraint,

partial orthodontics, with the goal of finishing treatment within 4 months,

can be an alternative.

Expected effects of rapid orthodontics

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Looking at before-and-after cases,

you can see clear changes

even with a short treatment period.

Butterfly-like spaced front teeth

Canines that stick out forward

Canines that are tilted out of place

Problems like these

are improved into a neater and more stable alignment.

In particular, spacing between the front teeth

is a representative case in which satisfactory results can be achieved through partial orthodontics.

The reason such changes are possible

is that treatment is done by precisely selecting only the teeth that need orthodontic correction.

Unlike full orthodontic treatment, which moves all teeth including unnecessary ones,

partial orthodontics has a clear purpose.

So even if only one tooth needs correction,

it can still be an efficient treatment.

Features of rapid orthodontics

1. Selective correction is possible

Partial orthodontics allows selective correction,

mainly focusing on aesthetically important areas such as the front teeth and canines.

Because only the necessary teeth are moved,

the treatment scope is clear.

2. Non-extraction treatment is the standard

Partial orthodontics is usually performed without extraction.

Even when there is not enough space for tooth alignment,

space can be created by safe interproximal reduction within 0.25 mm.

3. It is reasonable in both time and cost

Partial orthodontics aims to finish treatment in an average of about 4 months.

Because the treatment period is short,

the cost burden is also reduced,

making treatment possible at a reasonable cost of up to more than 50% less than full orthodontic treatment.

(This may vary depending on the individual's condition and treatment plan)

Conditions under which rapid orthodontics is possible

Partial orthodontics is not possible in every case.

Stable treatment is possible only when the following conditions are met.

When the molar bite is stable

When the space between the upper and lower front teeth is not large

When the position of the canines does not deviate greatly from the normal range

When the spacing between teeth is within about 3 mm

Based on these conditions,

an accurate diagnosis must be made

in order to expect satisfactory results within a short period of time.

A more refined choice with rapid orthodontics and veneers

Partial orthodontics is a treatment that straightens the position of the teeth.

However, if you want to change the shape, size, and color of the teeth as well,

partial orthodontics alone may have limitations.

In such cases,

a combined orthodontic and aesthetic treatment,

partial orthodontics + veneers,

can be helpful.

The tooth alignment is corrected with partial orthodontics,

and the shape and color of the teeth are completed with AirNate,

making it possible to create a more natural and refined smile.

AirNate is

a veneer alternative procedure that enhances completion in a short period of time

based on

no-tooth-preparation or minimal-preparation treatment

ultra-thin ceramic within 0.3 mm

designs that take natural tooth structure into account

an adhesive method that improves durability and retention

Rapid orthodontics at Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic

Partial orthodontics should not be chosen simply because it is fast.

The shorter the treatment,

the more precise the diagnosis must be,

and the more carefully tooth movement must be calculated.

Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic

aims to reduce unnecessary treatment

and focus on the changes needed now.

We proceed responsibly from the initial diagnosis to the end,

so that even though the treatment period is short, the results are not light,

and so that you can remain satisfied for a long time after treatment is finished.

Orthodontic treatment you hesitated to start because you did not have enough time,

we hope you will begin changing your smile with a realistic choice that fits your current situation.

A new smile,

a new beginning.

Gangnam Station partial orthodontics is also Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic.

• This post is an article presented by a medical institution due to a contractual relationship with a third party regarding medical information, etc.