American Orthodontics metal braces

Manufacturer

American Orthodontics has been in business since 1968. Its main goal is to provide clients with safe and high-quality orthodontic products. To achieve this intention, the company set itself three tasks, which became its motto:

1. Use only high quality materials.
2. Personalized service.
3. Reliable and safe delivery.

On a note!

Over the years of operation, the company has not received a single complaint leading to legal or judicial proceedings. Only a few large concerns with established supplies all over the world have this reputation, which confirms the quality and reliability of the goods produced and sold.

American Orthodontics is also interested in communicating directly with its clients. In addition to working with dental clinics, the concern also interacts with ordinary citizens. Company representatives are interested in the undesirable consequences of wearing their products, adaptation times and pricing policy in a particular country. All this allows us to improve the quality of existing technologies and develop new ones based on the feedback received.

Features of American Orthodontics braces

American Orthodontics products are characterized by the following features:

1. A decent range of orthodontic systems and their components. The company offers metal, ceramic and sapphire braces of both ligature and self-ligating types. Ligature-free systems are produced using cutting-edge technology, which allows reducing the number of visits to the orthodontist due to the ability of the device to independently adjust the tension force.

1. Innovative approach - American Orthodontics produces models of combined braces that are both ligature and self-ligating. Thanks to this, at any time, according to indications, the doctor can replace the passive elements of the system with active ones. This allows you to solve complex problems in occlusion correction, improving and accelerating treatment results.
2. Quality Control - 98% of American Orthodontics' orthodontic products are manufactured in-house in the United States. Only high-quality materials are used in production that meet three main criteria - lightness, strength and safety.
3. Improved Aesthetics – The company strives to improve the appearance of braces, including metal braces. The latest plate models have been reduced in size by almost 25% (for example, Master Mini LP braces), but they have not lost their functions and advantages. The small size of the plates makes them less noticeable on the teeth and increases the psychological comfort of patients.
4. Using Maximum Retention technology - used in the production of ceramic and metal braces. We are talking about a patented base that has a cellular structure and an anatomical shape that follows the characteristics of each tooth. As a result, the plates have a larger area of ​​adhesion to the adhesive and are more firmly attached to the enamel.
5. Application of Quad-Matte technology in the manufacture of sapphire braces. It consists in strong fixation of the plates in the center and weaker fixation around the perimeter. This innovation allows the removal of structural elements after completion of treatment without the risk of trauma to the teeth, using a minimum number of instruments.
6. Support for orthodontists - American Orthodontics focuses on high-quality training of specialists, regularly conducting seminars, trainings and advanced training courses, including doctors from Russia.

In addition to the obvious advantages, American Orthodontics products have their disadvantages:

1. Innovative solutions help the client better adapt to leveling structures and avoid significant psychological discomfort, but in most cases they prolong the treatment period.
2. The cost of all orthodontic products from the manufacturer is above average.
3. It is important to organize competent care for the structures, the features of which will be explained to the person at the clinic.

Getting to know the brand

American Orthodontics Corporation was founded in 1968 in Wisconsin, USA. Since its opening, the company has been testing the quality of orthodontic products and servicing specialists.

The company soon launched its own line of products, and today American Orthodontics is one of the largest dental product companies with consistently growing profits.

98% of all products are manufactured in Wisconsin, where there is a huge factory for the production and assembly of various dental structures. The company has opened its representative offices in more than 100 countries and has the status of products of the highest quality.

American Orthodontics regularly exchanges experience with foreign partners, conducts training at research institutes and laboratories, and social campaigns dedicated to dental care issues.

In addition, the manufacturer has been awarded several times for promoting the economy and for the excellent quality of exported goods.

The range of products includes:

• braces (ligature, self-ligating, cosmetic made of translucent ceramics, etc.);
• buccal tubes;
• lingual bite correction systems;
• dental instruments;
• arches for bracket systems;
• rings and ligatures;
• mini implants;
• toothbrushes;
• adhesive compounds, etc.

Thus, the concern has a wide range of dental products, the sale of which is aimed at both professional institutions and mass buyers.

Not only are we producing products that are familiar all over the world, but we are also developing our own unique technologies that compare favorably with other developments.

Since 2013, a representative office of a corporation called American Orthodontics Group has been operating in Russia, which is the official distributor of the company.

The association not only sells the brand’s products, but also, together with the Department of Orthodontics of the MKMSU and the Professional Society of Orthodontists of Russia, organizes training, seminars and educational events.

Thanks to the American Orthodontics Group, the turnover of American Orthodontics Corporation products has been established in Russia, as well as the installation of equipment manufactured by the concern, and the introduction of innovative treatment technologies.

Metal braces American Orthodontics

The company's line of metal braces includes several systems that are popular. With their help, quick results are achieved in correcting the bite and uneven teeth, therefore, if the patient is ready to sacrifice aesthetics in favor of reducing treatment time, he is recommended to choose metal devices. On average, therapy with them will be 1 – 1.5 years.

• Master - vestibular ligature braces made of stainless medical steel. Maximum Retention technology increases the reliability of fixation of plates to tooth enamel. All elements of the device have rounded, smoothed shapes and a polished surface, ensuring comfortable wearing. Vertical grooves allow you to fix auxiliary parts to enhance the impact on the teeth and speed up the treatment result. The entire system is tightly connected into a single whole, without any microcracks or gaps, which simplifies hygienic manipulations - plaque and food debris do not accumulate under the braces.

• Mini Master and Mini Master LP are low-profile metal braces that are 20% and 25% smaller than their classic counterparts, respectively. They are distinguished by aesthetic possibilities and a high level of comfort. Both models can be used in complex clinical situations without loss of treatment effect.

• Empower Metal are lingual combined braces that make the therapy process completely invisible to others. The elements of the device are fixed on the back side of the dentition. The system is based on metal and ceramic materials. The locking mechanisms on braces have the ability to self-regulate.

Orthodontic arches

In addition to bracket systems, the company produces arches that are distinguished by their quality and reliability. The assortment includes a wide variety of options.

The list of products produced by the company includes the following options for ligatures and orthodontic rings:

• Colored Plastic Chain – the ligature is made of polyurethane;
• Colored Ligatures – steel ligature with a high elasticity index, on which rings are located (up to 24 pcs.);
• Short Twist Kobayashi Hook – the ligature has fixing hooks at the ends and is made of steel.
• Memory Chain - a series of rings that provide the most gentle impact;
• WildLife Elastics – intermaxillary series of rings;
• Separators, Wedges – hypoallergenic rings made of polyurethane.

An arch is an element that creates pressure on the teeth, which accompanies their alignment. The most necessary tool for the braces system.

• Stainless Steel Straight Woven Wire (eight-strand arc in the shape of a rectangle);
• Twist Stainless Steel Wire (three-core with spring elements);
• Co-Ax Stainless Steel (a six-wire type that is used to quickly straighten teeth).

All of them are made from the same material - medical steel.

The material is a special titanium alloy, which is hypoallergenic and safe for the body. Very strong archwires, recommended for use for clients who have noticeable severe bite problems.

They are used in dental clinics if the patient does not have severe curvature. It differs in that the action begins at elevated temperatures (about 35 degrees), and works well at room temperature.

Another element for bracket systems. This instrument is used for individual characteristics of the dental cavity.

• Short Twist Kobayashi Hook. The material is steel, non-corrosive, there is a hook at the end of the structure.
• Colored Ligatures. Elastic system in which the number of rings is 24.
• Memory Chain. It is used for minor diseases when high traction force and low pressure are needed.
• Colored Plastic Chain. The material is polyurethane, the design is hypoallergenic and does not contain latex.
• Separators and Wedges. Hypoallergenic latex-free polyurethane rings.
• Wild Life Elastic. Pulls that are placed between the jaws. Rarely used by dentists.

There is also diversity among this type of product in the company’s assortment. For example, a very popular and sought-after solution is Stainless Steel Wire, which includes several varieties:

• Stainless Steel Straight Woven Wire;
• Twist Stainless Steel Wire;
• Co-Ax Stainless Steel.

Beta Titanium Wire comes in two varieties:

• Beta Titanium Wire;
• Beta Titanium VLP Wire.

The Therma-Ti Wire line includes thermoactive arcs, the rigidity of which is optimal for the initial stage of treatment.

The model range in this area is represented by the following options:

• Short Twist Kobayashi Hook
• Short Twist Kobayashi Hook;
• Colored Ligatures;
• Colored Plastic Chain;
• Memory Chain;
• Separators, Wedges;
• Wild Life Elastics.

Ceramic braces

American Orthodontics ceramic braces are distinguished by their aesthetic properties. They are supplemented with metal grooves that provide greater pressure on the teeth, with the help of which it is possible to achieve the desired results of therapy in 1.5 - 2 years of correction.

• Empower Clear - self-ligating aesthetic braces. They are created from a ceramic base complemented by metal grooves. Silver-rhodium plating makes the model unnoticeable to others. Thin plates have a low profile, which makes it possible to fix them on teeth that have not yet fully erupted.

• Virage are combined ligature braces that combine a high degree of aesthetics and efficiency. The plates are made of ceramics; at the manufacturing stage they are supplemented with metal grooves. By combining materials, the friction force between structural elements is reduced, which reduces treatment time.

American Orthodontics brand information

The popularity of this manufacturer is due, first of all, to the high quality of its products.
The American Orthodontics brand produces a wide variety of products, including ligated metal and ceramic braces, as well as lingual structures. Sapphire systems deserve special mention, the distinguishing feature of which is their ease of installation. The installation procedure itself is quite tedious for the patient. After completing all the treatment procedures, the orthodontist begins it and here the patient should be patient. First, you need to attach the clasps to the front teeth using special glue. Next, an arch is installed in the grooves of these locks, thanks to which the process of aligning the teeth and bite occurs.

Sapphire braces Radiance

Radiance brand sapphire braces are distinguished by high aesthetics, and this is their main advantage. The manufacturer refused to reinforce the system with metal grooves, and therefore the treatment period becomes long and amounts to at least 1.5 years.

In the manufacture of the structure, artificial sapphires are used, which can blend with the natural color of tooth enamel, which makes the entire system almost invisible to others. The material of the Radiance device does not cause allergies, the rounded shape of the plates does not injure the oral mucosa. The system has a ligature type and is made using Quad-Matte technology.

Suggested Models

The company is distinguished by its wide range and customers are offered different designs, materials for manufacturing, structure of the device and automation of bracket systems.

Empower

Empower braces are considered a low-profile, thin-plate option that can be used even if teeth have not fully erupted. Available in two modes - passive and active.

The doctor determines which mode the system will be used in, choosing an individual approach for each patient.

The device can also be used in two modes at once, since this will make it possible to distribute the load on the dentition without errors.

Regarding the systems, the line of these products is available with both ligature and self-ligating systems, but they can also be combined and perform two functions simultaneously. The manufacturer has divided the Empower system into two more models.

The manufacturer has a wide range of bracket systems. Here are the main characteristics of popular orthodontic devices.

Empower

Empower Clear combines the high aesthetics of braces with a self-ligating mechanism. The braces are made of ceramic, resistant to staining, ideally matching the tone of the anatomical elements of the dentition.

Prices

Depending on the model of braces and the complexity of the design, the price for them in clinics in Moscow and St. Petersburg can vary from 30,000 to 150,000 rubles. The cost directly depends on the pricing policy of the clinic, it includes the following criteria:

• doctor’s qualifications, status and location of the medical institution;
• preparatory activities for installing braces (diagnosis, dental treatment);
• the price of the system itself and its fixation;
• subsequent correction;
• observation and removal of the device.

Prices for the main models of American Orthodontics braces (indicated in rubles):

• Empower Metal Brackets - 36000;
• Empower Clear Brackets - 40000;
• Master - 45000;
• Mini master - 60000;
• Virage - 75000;
• Radiance - 100000.

Advantages of the systems

Before the actual installation of the braces system, several mandatory preparatory procedures are carried out:

1. Identification of certain defects and pathologies of occlusion through a visual examination. This stage is the most important because it allows us to accurately determine the type and degree of complexity of the pathology, as well as the possibility of anomalies occurring in the future.
2. Sanitation of the oral cavity. The essence of the procedure is to eliminate all inflammatory processes, carious lesions, tartar, caries and plaque. The stage can be called preparatory and therapeutic.
3. Diagnostics of the entire oral cavity. To obtain accurate information about the stable state of dental health, computed tomography and teleradiography are performed.
4. Making an impression of the dentition, according to which the individual structure of the braces system will be made.

The installation itself is a lengthy process that requires extreme care, but for the patient it is absolutely painless.

The procedure takes place in several stages:

1. After the manufacture of braces is completed, they are directly installed, but before this, each dental element is treated with a special composition.
2. The entire dentofacial area is dried by the air flow.
3. Next comes the fastening of metal locks to each element.
4. Dental glue is used to attach the locks to the front part.
5. Installation of the arc. It is its wire base that helps align the teeth.

Installation of the structure can be divided into two stages:

1. Preparation
2. Initial diagnosis

American Orthodontics braces are installed only if all teeth are healthy. Therefore, before installation, you should undergo a full examination by a dentist. Next, diagnostics begins from sequential operations:

1. Orthopantograms and teleroentgenograms are performed.
2. Photographs of the face and all teeth are obtained.
3. Impressions and impressions of the teeth are created.
4. A study is carried out in the articulator.

Problems with crooked teeth are individual; the dentist must have a special approach depending on the specific pathology. However, in some cases this stage may take several weeks.

Reviews

Reviews of American Orthodontics braces are positive.

I am quite pleased with the quality and performance of Mini Master braces. I was satisfied with the design due to the cost, compact size, speed of treatment, and wearing comfort. The plates are not noticeable, the system looks very neat. I recommend to everyone.

Inga, Moscow

I wore Radiance sapphire braces for 2 years and was not disappointed. During this time, the teeth were straightened, the result of the treatment was excellent. The only negative is the fragility of the system, I had to restrain myself in many moments, be careful, if I had known about this earlier, I would have chosen metal braces. And the braces are great.

Julia, St. Petersburg

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Preparatory stage

Before the orthodontist begins installing the bracket system, it is necessary to complete several preparatory procedures, which include:

• visual examination of the oral cavity and its diagnosis in order to clarify the scale of the problem and its inherent features;
• sanitation of the oral cavity and treatment of all identified diseases;
• carrying out additional diagnostic measures, including tomography and tele-radiography;
• fabrication of the structure.

From visiting the orthodontist to a beautiful smile, you are just a few steps away. What to expect when preparing for treatment?

1. At the initial appointment, a visual examination will be performed and a series of studies will be prescribed to diagnose malocclusion.
2. Before installing braces, the oral cavity must be sanitized to treat chronic inflammatory processes, caries, and remove plaque and tartar.
3. An additional examination is required: tomography, teleroentgenogram.
4. The fourth stage takes place without the participation of the patient - the brace system is manufactured.
5. Installation usually takes no more than two hours. The orthodontist uses special glue to fix the locks on the enamel and thread an arch through them.

After the system is successfully installed, the orthodontist will provide recommendations for care and set a date for the next visit.