After installing the Implant teeth, you can still apply dental braces to correct the misaligned teeth to the correct position on the jaw arch. However, because the Implant teeth are firmly attached to the jaw, most of the braces need to move all the teeth, so not everyone can get braces after implanting. Whether or not dental braces can be used for patients with Dental Implants depends a lot on the position of the Implant teeth and the condition of the surrounding teeth. Therefore, dentists often advise orthodontics before implanting dentures.
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Mechanism of Dental Implants and braces
Dental Implant is a modern denture implant technique and is highly appreciated for its effectiveness. Braces are methods of using orthodontic appliances to straighten crooked, underbite, misaligned teeth,…
Dental Implant
With the implant method, the dentist will insert the implant directly into the jawbone. The posts are made of titanium material which is very safe and highly compatible with the body. After the post has firmly bonded with the tissues in the jawbone, the dentist will attach the porcelain crown through the Abutment joints.
The Implant has the role of replacing the real tooth root, helping the teeth to be firmly fixed on the jaw arch. As a result, the chewing function after Dental Implant will be restored almost completely. In particular, the Implant is put directly into the jaw bone to help prevent bone loss from occurring. This is the outstanding point of Implant compared to other denture methods.
Brace
Brace is a technique in dentistry that helps to overcome crooked, overbite, underbite, misaligned teeth…, restore aesthetics and chewing function. The mechanism of the orthodontic method is that the brackets, wires, trays … will exert force, pulling the misaligned teeth back to the correct position.
During braces, the teeth will move gently on the jaw. At that time, the alveolar bone is put under two main forces: compression and traction. The compression will cause the bone to partially dissolve along with the ligaments around the tooth root, making it easier for the tooth to move to a new position. At the same time, the part of the alveolar bone that is affected by the traction will form new ligaments and bones. Thanks to the above mechanism, the teeth can move flexibly and the jawbone and ligaments still develop to hold the teeth firmly.
Can I get braces after implantation?
After applying the method of Implant denture, you can still use orthodontics. However, the cases that can be braced after implantation are quite few and largely depend on the position of the implanted teeth.
If you only have braces on your front teeth but you are missing one molar, you can completely implant teeth before orthodontic treatment. However, the brace technique is also much more complicated. Therefore, the dentist must be someone who is really highly qualified, experienced in the profession and knowledgeable about the jaw bone structure.
In essence, the two methods are completely opposite. Implant posts are firmly inserted in the jawbone so the dentures will not be able to move. Meanwhile, for orthodontics, the appliances will exert force to pull the teeth to move to a new position. Therefore, braces after implant placement will be very difficult and take a long time.
Should I get braces first or Implant teeth first?
According to the sharing of leading operating doctors in the field of oral and maxillofacial dentistry, you should perform orthodontics before performing Dental Implants. Because based on the mechanism of ligaments and alveolar bone that we mentioned above, real teeth will easily move on the jaw. After orthodontic treatment, the teeth will return to the correct position and still ensure space for the Dental Implant procedure.
Meanwhile, Implant teeth cannot move because the post is tightly linked to the jawbone. Therefore, if implanting teeth first, orthodontic treatment will be very complicated and difficult to achieve the desired results.
Is there any difference between braces after Implant and normal braces?
Compared with conventional braces, orthodontics after Dental Implant requires a much more complicated technique. Dentists must carefully calculate the pulling force to avoid affecting the porcelain teeth. In addition, during the braces process, the dentist also needs to closely monitor the progress of the tooth movement and make timely adjustments so that the dentures are not damaged.
As for the method of implementation, the appliances and the notes in the orthodontic process after Implant are still the same as normal braces. You need to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to achieve quick results.
In conclusion, whether or not the Implant can be fitted with braces depends on the position of the implanted teeth. You should go to reputable dental facilities to examine your teeth and get the best advice.
