Just imagine if you could complete your teeth straightening treatment in a year instead of two or three. Or maybe you could finish treatment even faster – within months. Now, you can – with Wilckodontics.
By including Wilckodontics in your orthodontic treatment, you may find some tooth movements occurring as much as four times quicker than with conventional orthodontic treatment. Of course these rates vary between individuals and depend on your individual circumstances.
It is important to note before getting too far ahead of ourselves that this option does involve a surgical procedure. Like all invasive procedures, this surgery is associated with potential risks, even when carried out by an appropriately qualified surgeon. This (and your personal suitability) will need to be discussed with your specialist orthodontist and/or periodontist (gum specialist) prior to going ahead with treatment.
While other teeth straightening treatments work by placing pressure on your teeth, Wilckodontics uses a different approach. The treatment focuses on the bone surrounding the teeth. During a minor surgical procedure (under sedation), a gum specialist (periodontist) activates the bone. This works to stimulate and improve how it reacts to tooth movement. The result is better bone structure and support than you would achieve if the teeth had just been moved with braces alone.
For some patients, Wilckodontics can even enhance facial soft tissue support, because of the associated bone grafting surgical procedure. Importantly, this is not the case for all patients, as individual circumstances may vary.
Why Wilckodontics is Faster Than Conventional Braces
The treatment works much faster than braces and clear aligners like Invisalign® can on their own, and in some instances, the entire process can be completed in mere months. Even for complicated alignment and bite issues, the treatment is faster than braces alone.
So, What Exactly Is It All About?
Over twenty years of research have led to the development of faster orthodontics. Now, the treatment time for orthodontic cases can be significantly shortened. The concept of accelerated orthodontics is a mixture of periodontal (gum) oral surgery and orthodontics.
Your orthodontist can achieve a powerful advantage in reducing the usual orthodontic treatment times and fast-track patients, completing treatment in much less time than traditional orthodontics.
Orthodontic treatment traditionally takes a long time. That’s due to the limitations of the bone surrounding the teeth. The continual, yet slow, application of orthodontic forces triggers a biological process which results in slow tooth movement. Yet, it is this mechanism that orthodontists have utilised to move teeth for the past century.
Accelerated orthodontics in the form of Wilckodontics uses orthodontics along with periodontal oral surgery to activate the bone around your teeth. By stimulating that bone, your teeth are then moved at a quicker pace, while also adding new bone to create a solid foundation for your teeth in their new, straighter position.
Activating the Bone Around the Teeth
To activate the bone around your teeth, periodontists use the process of selective vertical scratching. In some cases extra bone graft material may also be placed.
The activation procedure facilitates faster tooth movement, starting shortly after the procedure. Both your upper and lower jaws can undergo the procedure at the same appointment, or alternatively; a group of teeth or even one single tooth may be selected for treatment.
The receptiveness and reactivity of lower and upper jaws to augmentation and activation is in line with the physiologic and cell biology stages seen in the pattern of wound healing. Striking bursts in bone activity occur next to the site of the augmentation and activation. Wilckodontics demonstrates how our biologic response can be modified to your advantage.
A few other benefits of this accelerated orthodontic procedure owing to the augmented and activated bone can include:
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Improved tooth and post-orthodontic stability
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Increased bone volume which can improve facial aesthetics in certain cases
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Repair of remaining soft tissue and bony defects that support your teeth
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Fewer extractions required for orthodontics
The Wilckodontics Treatment Procedure
If you’re starting to get excited at the prospect of faster teeth straightening time, you need to understand what the accelerated procedure involves.
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Surgery
This treatment types involves surgery. So for this reason, your periodontist will perform this procedure under local anaesthetic. As mentioned earlier you will go through associated risks with your periodontist and orthodontist prior to going ahead. It is important that you understand that treatment is optional, and understand all the pros and cons before making your decision.
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Continued Orthodontic Treatment
You will continue to work with your orthodontist for adjustments throughout the treatment to ensure your new smile develops as planned.
Are You a Candidate for Wilckodontics?
You may be wondering if this treatment option could be suitable for you.
Wilckodontics is a possible treatment option for a wide range of patients, regardless of age. It works to address similar issues to traditional orthodontic treatments. Provided you have your permanent teeth, this form of accelerated orthodontics could be a viable solution for you. The people who benefit the most from the convenience of a shorter treatment time include those who feel long-term procedures may impact their social and professional relationships and achievements. The procedure is not right for everyone, and your individual suitability can be discussed during a free* orthodontic assessment.
Even younger patients may benefit from speedier teeth straightening treatment compared to the usual 2 – 3 years associated with traditional metal braces and other types of orthodontic treatments. This is especially true of those with particularly complex or challenging orthodontic problems.
Following your initial treatment, keep in mind that you must wear a retainer for a period of time, as determined by your orthodontist. This helps to prevent your teeth from slipping back to their old position and keeps your straighter, beautiful smile on track.
To learn more about what treamtent options might be suitable for you, talk to the team at Fine Orthodontist Sydney to find out more.
*If orthodontic X-rays are required, a fee of $180 applies. Treatment may not be suitable for you.
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