Skeletal occlusion anomalies

It is important to understand that skeletal malocclusions are more responsive to treatment during adolescence due to the active growth of bone tissues.

Therefore, orthodontic treatment should ideally begin no later than the age of 15. Of course, bite correction is highly individual, and only a doctor can provide an accurate answer to this question.

Untimely bite correction significantly affects the quality of life, provoking a series of problems and diseases:

• Impairment of masticatory (chewing) function
• Displacement and frequent diseases of the teeth
• Gastrointestinal tract problems and disorders
• Aesthetic imperfections
• Destruction of tooth enamel and dentin
• Frequent gum injuries and bleeding
• Difficulties or inability to restore certain teeth (implants, crowns)

An incorrect bite also creates excessive load on the temporomandibular joint, triggering its damage and disease. It is worth remembering that bite anomalies can be not only congenital but also acquired. For example, an open bite is quite common as a consequence of frequently holding pens or pencils in the mouth during school years. Frequent injuries during the bone formation period can also provoke similar anomalies.

Bite correction at the Med-Deo dental clinic is performed by experienced maxillofacial surgeons using modern, time-tested techniques. Appointment and the beginning of bite correction treatment are preceded by visual and instrumental diagnostics. Depending on the type of malocclusion, various forms of treatment can be applied, ranging from surgical intervention to the installation of braces or wearing aligners (mouthguards). Which bite correction method will be effective in your specific case can only be determined by a doctor after diagnostics and examination. Schedule an appointment with a maxillofacial surgeon at one of our Med-Deo medical centers using the numbers listed on the website.

Author of the material David Keyan — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon of the highest category, Candidate of Medical Sciences (PhD). He has been practicing since 2007 (over 19 years of experience, including 10 years in the maxillofacial department). He specializes in surgical dentistry, dental implantation, bone grafting, reconstructive surgeries of the maxillofacial region, and plastic surgery. He is the author of more than 40 scientific papers, holds 4 patents for treatment methods, and has international clinical experience.