Facial Orthopedics

Facial Orthopedics of a specialty of dentistry concerned with the relationship of the jawbones. Treatment is made by means of facial orthopedics appliances. More precisely, jawbone orthopedics is focused on the non-harmonic relationships between the bones, and orthodontics deals with the improving of malaligned teeth position within the bone. Facial Orthopedics usually makes use of removable and fixed appliances, which are employed so as to constrain jawbone and tooth growth, reducing time and need of fixed dental braces or retainers. These appliances are applied to young patients, who are still undergoing active growth, for an effective treatment.

Some patients are given special approach, combining facial orthopedic and orthodontic treatment.