The use of braces or dental wires, aside from helping to correct\ntooth alignment, is also often regarded as part of one\u2019s appearance.\nHowever, the installation of braces at low cost by non-professional\npractitioners can evidently give rise to a number of risks to dental and\noral health. Dental specialist in orthodontics at the Faculty of\nDentistry, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (FKG UMY), drg.\nPuspitarini Nindya Wardana, Sp.Ort., reminded the public not to view\nbraces merely as an accessory or a style statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cBraces or dental wires are medical devices, not accessories,\u201d said\nPuspitarini during a dental and oral health education activity quoted\nfrom the official UMY website on Saturday (29\/8).<\/p>\n
According to her, orthodontic treatment is not simply a matter of\nfitting wires onto teeth. Before installation, patients need to undergo\nan examination to determine the condition of the teeth, supporting\ntissues, jaw relationship, and the individual treatment needs of each\npatient.<\/p>\n
In some cases, she said, supporting examinations such as radiography\nare necessary to help the doctor establish a diagnosis and formulate a\ntreatment plan. This is because the direction of tooth movement, the\ntype of appliance used, and the magnitude of force cannot be\nstandardised for every patient.<\/p>\n
The installation of braces without proper examination and planning,\nsaid drg. Puspitarini, carries the risk of causing uncontrolled tooth\nmovement. Inappropriate orthodontic force can also affect the supporting\ntissues of the teeth and, in certain conditions, is associated with\ndamage to periodontal tissue as well as root resorption.<\/p>\n
In addition, the use of appliances that do not meet sterilisation\nstandards can increase the risk of infection. Improper installation can\nalso cause wounds or irritation to the soft tissues inside the\nmouth.<\/p>\n
On that occasion, she also highlighted the phenomenon of cheap braces\nthat are easily found through various platforms at relatively affordable\nprices. The low cost, coupled with the influence of social media trends,\nis acknowledged to make some people interested in having braces fitted\nwithout considering the proper medical procedures.<\/p>\n
Puspitarini reminded the public not to choose brace installation\nservices based solely on price. The cost of treating problems arising\nfrom installation that does not follow proper procedures could\npotentially be greater than undergoing appropriate orthodontic treatment\nfrom the outset. Therefore, the public is advised to consult a dentist\nbefore deciding to use braces.<\/p>\n
In addition to ensuring the need for treatment, an examination is\nalso important to determine the method that suits each patient\u2019s\ncondition. The success of orthodontic treatment does not depend solely\non medical personnel. Patients also need to attend regular check-ups,\nmaintain dental and oral hygiene, and follow recommendations throughout\nthe treatment process.<\/p>\n
With the prevalence of dental malocclusion reaching 80% in Indonesia,\nthe public\u2019s need for trustworthy orthodontic services is increasingly\nurgent. Dental malocclusion is not merely an aesthetic matter.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/tempted-by-cheap-braces-umy-dentist-warns-of-risks-of-improper-fitting-1788022227", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }