Metal Braces Treatment
Durable metal brackets help guide tooth movement in a controlled way.
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Fixed Braces
Treatment
Fixed braces treatment is the most established and reliable method of achieving an ideal bite and aesthetics, applying precise forces to your teeth through brackets bonded to the tooth surface and archwires that connect them.
WHAT IS IT?
What is Fixed Braces Treatment?
The small retaining pieces bonded to teeth with special adhesive agents are called brackets, and the wires that pass through them to guide the teeth are called archwires. Fixed treatments allow teeth to be moved precisely in all three dimensions (left/right, up/down, and around their own axis).
TREATMENT OPTIONS
What options are available?
- Metal Braces: The most classic and reliable option in orthodontics, thanks to their high durability, precision and ability to deliver results quickly.
- Aesthetic (Porcelain / Sapphire) Braces: Made from tooth-colored or transparent material. Offers a visually less noticeable alternative for patients concerned about appearance.
- Extraction-Based Orthodontic Treatments: Applied when the jawbone does not have enough room for all the teeth, or the jaws are excessively protruding — strategic tooth extraction is used to preserve profile aesthetics and achieve a stable bite.
Aesthetic Braces Treatment
Porcelain or sapphire brackets offer a less visible fixed-treatment alternative.
Extraction-Based Planning
In cases where space is needed, the decision to extract is made by evaluating facial profile and bite together.
MATERIAL & DETAIL
Less visible,
precise in detail.
For porcelain, sapphire or ceramic-look bracket options, the material choice is made by considering aesthetic expectations, clinical need and usage conditions together. The studies below represent the material and form approach, not the treatment outcome.
A closer look at the
structure and approach.
These images are representative studies prepared to explain the anatomy and treatment approach; they do not show a personal treatment plan or result.
Metal bracket system
A representative detail study showing the relationship between the bracket and archwire on the tooth surface.
Aesthetic bracket system
A representative study illustrating the visibility of bracket material closer to tooth color.
Extraction-based treatment planning
A representative model prepared to illustrate the orthodontic space-creation approach.
SITUATIONS IT MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR
In which situations is it considered?
- In cases of severe dental crowding and rotated teeth
- To help erupt impacted teeth (such as canines) with the help of a wire
- In cases of bite discrepancies between the jaws (such as a receded or protruding lower jaw)
- In cases requiring continuous force without relying on the patient to remove and reinsert an appliance
PROCESS
How does the assessment proceed?
Intraoral Preparation
Existing cavities and gum issues are treated; full oral hygiene is ensured.
Bonding (Wire Placement)
Brackets are bonded to the tooth surface with precise positioning, and the archwire is placed.
Monthly Adjustments
At check-ups every 4–6 weeks, wires are changed, adjusted, or additional force elements (such as elastics) are added.
Debonding and Polishing
Once the ideal alignment is achieved, brackets are removed and the tooth surfaces are cleaned and polished.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bonding the brackets is a completely painless procedure. When wires are first placed and at monthly tightenings, mild pressure and sensitivity may occur for 3–5 days.
On the contrary, a properly planned extraction-based treatment pulls protruding front teeth back, allowing the lips to close more naturally and improving profile aesthetics.
Hard, crusty, sticky foods (such as gum or caramel) should be avoided; oral care should not be neglected, using interdental brushes and orthodontic toothbrushes.
The right approach for you
is determined after an exam.
This content is for general informational purposes; it does not replace a personal diagnosis or treatment recommendation.