The most important characteristic of adult orthodontics lies in the fact that adults have many issues that children don't need to consider, which makes this type of orthodontic treatment more complex and requires more handling.
The main characteristics of adult orthodontic treatment are longer duration, more processing steps, and more potential risks. Since the growth and development of adults has been basically completed, the plasticity of the dental area is very low. Moreover, due to the slower metabolism and reduced biological responsiveness in adults, the time required for orthodontic treatment will be longer to achieve ideal results. Orthodontic treatment for children usually takes about a year, while for adults it generally takes around two years.
In addition, adult orthodontics is more complicated because adults may have more dental diseases such as cavities, periodontal disease, missing teeth, tooth wear, residual crowns, residual roots, poor restorations in the mouth, temporomandibular joint disorders, etc. Therefore, more oral treatments are needed to create a more suitable environment for orthodontic treatment. There are also some systemic diseases such as rheumatic heart disease, coronary heart disease, hypothyroidism, excessive stomach acid, diabetes, arthritis, bleeding disorders, epilepsy, etc., which need to be controlled before dental treatment can proceed.
These are the characteristics of adult orthodontics. In summary, although orthodontic treatment can still be performed after adulthood, it is always more cumbersome than during childhood. If needed, you can consult at Suzhou Dongwu Hospital, where our oral experts will provide you with the most professional services.