Adult orthodontics

Orthodontics is no longer just a treatment for children and adolescents with primary or mixed dentition. Orthodontic treatment is also possible and beneficial for adults. The demand from adult patients is increasing. Age is no longer an obstacle to orthodontic treatment.

Almost invisible corrections

Two factors play a key role here: firstly, the development of gentle treatment techniques and secondly, the introduction of treatment devices that meet high aesthetic standards. These include tooth-coloured brackets, which are less visible on the tooth , and transparent plastic splints, which we can use to correct small and medium-sized tooth position anomalies. There is also the “lingual technique” in orthodontics, where customised brackets are bonded to the inside of the teeth, almost invisible from the outside. This means that the position of the teeth can now be corrected without the braces being clearly visible from the outside.

Reasons for orthodontic treatment in adulthood:

• To improve aesthetics
• Preparation for a prosthetic restoration: the teeth are positioned in the jaw in such a way that a fixed prosthesis can be made using bridges instead of a removable prosthesis.
• Correcting the position of periodontally damaged and "displaced" teeth in an inflammation-free state with the aim of reorienting the patient's own teeth and preserving them for as long as possible.

Duration of treatment

The duration of orthodontic treatment depends on the extent of the tooth and jaw misalignment. However, a visible improvement can be achieved within a few weeks for aesthetic corrections alone.

Cost coverage

The cost of orthodontic treatment is not covered by the statutory health insurance for patients over the age of 18, unless combined orthodontic-surgical treatment is required. The extent to which private health insurance covers the cost of orthodontic treatment depends on the plan chosen, the type of contract, subsidies or grants, and should be clarified before treatment begins.