Accelerated orthodontics is a fairly new concept in orthodontic treatment that can achieve the same objectives as conventional orthodontics in a significantly shorter time.
The slow and constant application of orthodontic forces causes a biological mechanism that results in the dents' prolonged movement. That's the tool orthodontists have used over the past 100 years to shift teeth. Accelerated orthodontics solves this problem by using advanced orthodontics combined with oral periodontal surgery to move the teeth at an accelerated pace. It does this by relaxing and softening the bone, while at the same time inserting new bone to provide a stronger base for the teeth.
Maximum surgical precision is achieved with minimum damage to the soft tissue. Before suturing, the specific bone grafting material is placed over the activated bone (augmentation). The activated tooth-supporting bone will enable and enhance the tooth's accelerated movement two weeks after surgery. Both the upper and lower jaws can undergo procedures at the same appointment on a single tooth or teeth group.
Additional advantages of Accelerated Orthodontics include:
- Enhanced facial aesthetics.
- Improved denture and post-orthodontic stability
- Less orthodontic extractions needed
- Repair of existing defects in bony and/or soft tissue that sustain the teeth.
- Clear brackets can be used, making them less visible.
- Fewer appointments to schedule.
-See faster results without added discomfort or inconvenience
At Dr. Maria Yazji Contemporary Orthodontics, we are continually exploring new technology and techniques to make your tooth care simpler, smoother, and more comfortable. Some of these new technologies include:
AcceleDent®
AcceleDent® is a hands-free system approved by the FDA that is easy to use, improving orthodontic care with everyday use. All you need to do is install the custom mouthpiece over your orthodontics and let the activator operate for 20 minutes. This revolutionary new technology uses small vibrations or micro-pulses to improve orthodontic movement. Your orthodontics is designed to work alone by moving your teeth in specific directions. Using AcceleDent®, faster movement of your teeth can decrease your orthodontic treatment time and may even make your orthodontics more convenient. Simple and easy-to-use, AcceleDent® Optima is clinically shown to speed up tooth movement by as much as 50% while reducing orthodontic discomfort.
AcceleDent® Optima’s patented SoftPulse Technology® applies precisely calibrated vibrations called micropulses that transmit through the roots of your teeth to the surrounding bone. This gentle vibration helps increase cellular activity and speeds the rate at which your teeth can move.
PROPEL®
The PROPEL Device is another recent development in accelerated orthodontics that aims to make the care as useful as possible. The mechanism works by stimulating the bone around your teeth to help shift your teeth faster into their optimal location.
PROPEL® can be done right here in our office in Miami and needs no unnecessary surgical procedures, which means very little pain and no rehabilitation downtime. It’s a micro-invasive treatment that uses micro-osteoperforations to stimulate the bone to remodel faster therefore speed up tooth movement.
You will be able to resume your usual everyday routine immediately. Per patient's needs differ but can be achieved in less than a year using PROPEL orthodontic care. PROPEL is suitable for use with either conventional or Invisalign braces. With excellent results, you'll finish your treatment in less time and fewer visits to our care center.
Straighten Your Teeth Faster with Accelerated Orthodontics. Acceledent® or Propel® are designed to speed up the time a patient needs braces or Invisalign and can also make the treatment process smoother and more comfortable reducing discomfort or minor pain. According to your smile goals, we’ll recommend either Acceledent® or Propel®.
Will the thought of wearing braces deter you from applying for orthodontic care for an extended period? You need not bother yourself about this. You can visit our website www.orthodonticsinamiami.com or our offices in Weston, West Miami, or Brickell to get more information about our services.
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?Obstructive sleep apnea is a type of sleeping disorder where an individual is unable to breathe during sleep causing intermittent and shallow breathing leading to loud snoring.This sleeping disorder interrupts the normal sleep cycle and contributes to several other conditions such as fatigue, heart diseases, metabolic and liver problems.Causes of Obstructive Sleep ApneaObstructive sleep apnea occurs when the soft muscles (tongue, soft palate, uvula) of the throat relax.
The brain detects this abnormal breathing and signals the body to wake up to fix the breathing, causing snorting and gap sounds.
This unusual waking up interrupts the normal sleep cycle disabling the individual to reach deep sleep.
With oral appliance therapy, you can prevent your airway from collapsing by either holding the tongue or supporting the jaw in a forward position.Oral Appliance Therapy Treatment for Obstructive Sleep ApneaPatients complaining of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea can be treated by using oral appliances.
Dr. Maria Yazji at Contemporary Orthodontics is offering professional treatment for obstructive sleep apnea using patient-centered oral appliances.
The custom-made oral appliances are designed to fit the oral cavity in such a way that the position of the lower jaw is to bring forward enough to open the airway.
Did you ever experience that in the middle of the night when you are sleeping; suddenly you feel that there is shortness of your breath?
Your partner might think it is a scene from some horror movie and will assume that some paranormal entity had possessed you and making you uncomfortable in breathing.
And in all this situation, you are unaware and start breathing again with a gasp.
