Why I Use Fewer Expanders with the Damon System
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- We use fewer palatal expanders with the Damon System of low friction, low force passive self-ligating braces at Barron Orthodontics. Over 20 years of evidence on orthodontic patients around the world show that the Damon light force treatment technique can significantly widen the teeth and surrounding bone using a much less invasive treatment approach. Call our office for an appointment or visit our website for a virtual consultation if you or your child have a narrow or crowded upper jaw.
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Hi doctor,
I have been diagnosed tmd.
I have symptoms like headache, eyepain, neckpain for 9 years. Jaw clicking for 2 years. I also have a history of orthodontic treatment 14 years back.My doctor says that my past orthodontic treatment has made my teeth really bad and it is the reason for all my above symptoms.But now my doctor has found certain findings like:
H/o Extraction 24,34 / retraction orthodontics,
CL/E Reveals
- Rt lateral shift of dentition. ( Midline U/l Teeth )
- Malampatti class 3
- Tender Muscles of mastication.
CBCT reveals
- Severe airway restriction, U/L arch width reduced
- Articular disc space bilaterally reduced.
- Lateral shift and lordosis of the neck.
- Change of ROLL and YAW in Mandible noted along with severe Cervical ( Neck ) Changes.
-Elongated Pterygoid plates.
I am going to start my orthodontic treatment with damon braces again.
I did use a neuromuscular orthotic splint for 4 months. But i didnt get better with it. So do you think i can get better with new braces?
Hi George: It is often difficult to establish a cause and effect regarding prior orthodontic treatment and TMD (Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disfunction) because TMD usually has a multi-factorial etiology. In general, if a patient presents with TMD, it is important to have a work-up with a doctor competent in TMD & Myofacial pain diagnosis and treatment. There are some dentists out there who have undertaken substantial training in this area and whom have limited their practices to TMD/Myofacial pain. Not every area has such doctors, so an oral surgeon is the next best option. It is important to establish your true jaw position (technically known as centric relation) before embarking on tooth movement. It is also important to have a multi-specialty treatment team consisting of general dentist, TMD/Myofacial pain clinician, and orthodontist for coordinated, optimized treatment. A corrected bite to your true jaw position typically will improve TMJ stability which can lead to an improvement in symptoms.
Dr. B
Let's go man so now I understand that I don't need a palate expander like my ort said and the Damon braces will widen the upper palate hope that's what you're saying to
Its not possible to give an opinion on a specific case without examining the patient. It also depends on the expertise and experience of your orthodontist with the Damon System.
Dr. B
@@barronorthodontics445 it doesn't matter anymore I have traditional braces without an expander and he said the archwire will widen it and my parents won't let me get a second opinion and they will get mad. For now I don't know what to do I'm stuck with a narrow palate and I livs in israel
In age 25 damon.braces expand arch how mm tell me i have cross bite lower teeth damon braces is best metal braces is best
Do Damon ULTIMA expand palatal arches the same way as other Damon braces? Can someone answer the question please.
Hi @mma:
Yes, Damon Ultima can widen the alveolar bone the same as earlier versions of the Damon System.
Dr. B
@@barronorthodontics445 ok, thank you for your response.
Will expanding teeth arch by damon. Does face changes in adults?. I do have flat face on right side of my face due to crossbites and protrude
Hi. Yes, when the dental arches are widened, there is typically noticeable widening of the mid face.
Dr. B
@@barronorthodontics445 thanks for the reply Dr.Barron..🥰
Can only one side of the upper jaw be widened doctor ? Using the Damon braces
Excellent question! Non-surgical, pure unilateral, (one-side) jaw widening is technically not possible to achieve. When we're talking about "jaw" widening in this context, we're referring to dento-alveolar widening of the dentition and the alveolar bone that immediately surrounds the roots of the teeth. The dento-alveolus "sits" on the basal bone of the maxilla & mandible. Unilateral dentoalveolar widening can appear to occur, however, in the following example: If the dental arch form is collapsed on one side of the upper arch, where posterior teeth are tipped lingually (toward the tongue-side) causing a cross bite with the lower opposing teeth, simply uprighting the teeth and creating a symmetric arch form can achieve uni-lateral "widening" and correction of the posterior cross bite. This can be supported by posterior cross elastic wear on the side of the unilateral posterior cross bite. The elastics are worn from lingual (inside) attachments on the upper posterior teeth to buccal (outside) attachments on the opposing lower posterior teeth. Hope that helps to answer your question.
Dr. B
@@barronorthodontics445 Thank you for the reply! What about Invisalign for uni lateral jaw widening doctor?
@@sanskritibisht1356 Regarding clear aligners- the same is true as above for braces.
Dr. B
Is this method effectively for 25 years old? To expander the teeth?
Thanks
Yes, the Damon System is effective in patients of all ages.
Dr. B
I had the damon system as a teen and didnt get a palette expander. The bite held for a few years but Im 30 now and on my second set of braces preparing for jaw surgery to widen my upper palette 😭
Hi Erica. Thanks for your feedback and comments. You bring up an important point for discussion. I was careful to title this video "Why I use FEWER Expanders with the Damon System," because there are severe situations where I do use them. I believe that routine use of expanders, that split the maxillary mid-palatal suture, is not necessary in many cases, when upper arch development can be achieved by less invasive means. This is why an accurate diagnosis and clinical experience is important. Your case may have been in that severe category where the prognosis for a stable correction was not favorable. There are other factors involved as well. If your back teeth were tipped out laterally, that is not so stable and prone to relapse. In some cases, if jaw growth continues after the treatment has been completed, your bite has a greater tendency to return to its original form- so timing is important. In regard to timing - you mentioned that you were a teen when your initial treatment was done. Following puberty, the mid-palatal suture closes and is not amenable to separation with an expander. If this was the case, your orthodontist may have attempted to develop your upper jaw to try and avoid surgery. In all cases following a proper post-treatment retention program, with follow-up appointments, is important for stability of the correction. Even when a surgical widening is done in an adult, like in your present case, a proper retention program is critical to maintain stability. Thanks again for sharing your experience, viewers will benefit from it.
Dr. B
Just a palate expander if your planning on widening your maxilla. The surgery will just make the process quicker but the expander will work just at a slower process but still does wonders
@@MMA-rc3mv it doesn’t work for adults unfortunately :(
@@thekillererica who told you it doesn't work for adults.....because I'm 33 yrs old and have a palate expander braces right now and its doing wonders it's widening my maxillia arch it just take a slower process then the surgery but it will get the job done just slower.
Can damon braces extrude and intrude teeths?
Thanks for your great question! Yes. Damon Braces, like any other type of braces, can effectively intrude or extrude teeth. The Damon Passive Self-Ligation Braces move teeth with much less force compared to traditional braces throughout the spectrum of tooth movements, though. I'm releasing a new video on this channel later today titled: Severe Deep Bite Correction in 1 Appointment: Is It Possible ?? that deals with this very subject. Check it out. Thanks for commenting and subscribing!!
Dr. B
@@barronorthodontics445 okay
Thank you so much doc!
@@barronorthodontics445 Also can you please tell how arch expansion with damon braces changes face shape, if it does?
@@drishtikhandelwal573 Another great question! The transverse development (or widening) associated with low friction/low force, passive self-ligation treatment occurs at the alveolar bone level in the maxilla and mandible and not at the underlying basal bone level. Widening the dento-alveolus increases the perimeter of the dental arch which facilitates non-extraction treatment of significantly crowded dentitions, and generally provides a wider, fuller smile. A wider dento-alveolus does give the appearance of a wider mid-face, especially in patients who started with significantly narrow and constricted dental arches. So alveolar bone widening - Yes / Basal bone widening - No. I hope that helps.
Dr. B
@@barronorthodontics445 Got it. Thank you so much again for the detailed response!
Can damon braces expand lower jaw
Hi Atchaya. Great question! Unlike the upper jaw, that has a suture running down the middle of it (Which allows for traditional expansion), the lower jaw has no suture that can be separated. The basal bone of the lower jaw cannot be expanded. However, the alveolar bone, that houses the roots of the teeth and sits on top of the basal bone, can be widened with low friction/low force Damon Braces. Hope that helps!
Dr. B
@@barronorthodontics445 thank you sir❤️
Is it applicable for adults ??
Hi: Yes- the Damon System of low friction and low force braces can achieve widening of the teeth and bone that surrounds your teeth. In adults with extremely severe constriction of the upper jaw may require surgically assisted expansion, though. Consult with an orthodontist experienced with the Damon System to evaluate your specific condition.
Dr. B
Is this method effectively for 25 years old? To expander the teeth?
Thanks
Yes. Widening the dental arches, specifically the alveolar bone, with Damon Low friction/Low force braces and protocols is possible in patients of all ages.
Dr. B