Twin Block
A removable functional appliance used in selected growing patients where mandibular positioning and Class II correction are indicated.
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PERSONALISED ORTHODONTIC CARE
DIGITAL SCANNING
BRACES
CLEAR ALIGNERS
INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLANNING
PERSONALISED ORTHODONTIC CARE
DIGITAL SCANNING
BRACES
CLEAR ALIGNERS
INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLANNING
Supporting Tooth Movement, Bite Correction & Developing Smiles
The teenage years can be an important stage for orthodontic treatment as the permanent teeth are developing and the jaws continue to mature. Depending on the individual orthodontic assessment, different appliances may be incorporated into treatment to address tooth alignment, bite relationships, arch development or jaw positioning.
INTRODUCTION
Appliances Selected Around Your Needs
Orthodontic appliances are not one-size-fits-all. Some are designed for growing patients, while others may be used alongside orthodontic treatment or for specific jaw and arch-related concerns.
Following an individual orthodontic assessment, the appropriate appliance can be selected according to the patient’s stage of development, treatment requirements and overall orthodontic goals.
APPLIANCES BY AGE
Orthodontic Care Through Different Stages
Different appliances may be considered at different stages of dental and skeletal development. The following categories help explain where certain appliances may be relevant.
Loss of Space
A space regainer may be considered when space has been lost following the premature loss of a primary tooth.
Tooth Movement
Neighbouring teeth may move into an available space, reducing the room needed for a developing permanent tooth.
Reduced Eruption Space
A space regainer may be considered when there is reduced space for an unerupted permanent tooth.
Developing Teeth
Developing permanent teeth may require additional space to support their expected eruption and alignment.
Selected Cases
In selected cases, orthodontic space regaining may be appropriate based on the child's dental development and individual requirements.
TEENAGERS
Guiding Development & Supporting Orthodontic Correction
As children move through adolescence, treatment may involve appliances that work alongside orthodontic alignment or address specific jaw and bite relationships. The most appropriate appliance depends on the patient’s dental development, growth pattern and specific orthodontic requirements.
Appliances that may be considered:
Invisalign Mandibular Advancement
A clear aligner-based appliance designed for selected growing patients where mandibular advancement is part of the orthodontic treatment approach.
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Invisalign Palatal Expander
A clear appliance designed to support palatal expansion in selected growing patients where transverse development is indicated.
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Bondable Hyrax
A fixed expansion appliance that may be used in growing patients to address selected transverse discrepancies and support arch development.
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ADVA Sync 2
A fixed functional appliance that may be considered alongside orthodontic treatment for selected Class II correction cases.
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Forsus Fatigue Resistance Device
A fixed functional appliance that may be considered as part of orthodontic treatment for selected Class II correction cases.
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Class II / III Elastics
Orthodontic elastics that may be prescribed in selected cases to support correction of bite relationships and coordinate tooth movement.
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APPLIANCE TREATMENT PROCESS
A Planned Approach From Assessment to Review
01
Assessment
Your teeth, bite, jaw relationship and stage of dental development are assessed.
02
Records
Where appropriate, photographs, scans, X-rays or other records may be used to understand the orthodontic condition.
03
Appliance Selection
The appropriate appliance is selected based on the individual orthodontic requirements.
04
Appliance Placement
The appliance is fitted or provided according to the selected treatment approach.
05
Progress Reviews
Regular appointments allow the response to treatment and appliance progress to be reviewed.
06
Further Treatment
Where required, appliance treatment may form part of a wider orthodontic plan involving braces, aligners or other approaches.
APPLIANCE SELECTION FACTORS
When May an Appliance Be Considered?
During the teenage years, an orthodontic appliance may be considered when treatment involves concerns such as:
- Class II or Class III bite relationships
- Jaw positioning and development
- Dental arch-width discrepancies
- Limited space within the dental arches
- Tooth alignment and controlled movement
- Coordination of the upper and lower teeth
- Supporting specific orthodontic treatment objectives
The appliance selected depends on the individual’s clinical assessment and treatment requirements.
Personalised Orthodontic Treatment for Teenagers
No two teenage smiles develop in exactly the same way. Treatment is therefore planned around the patient’s dental development, jaw relationship, growth pattern and desired orthodontic objectives. Where an appliance is appropriate, it may be used independently or alongside braces, clear aligners or other orthodontic approaches.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Supporting a Healthier, More Confident Smile
With the right assessment and treatment plan, orthodontic appliances can form an important part of comprehensive orthodontic care during the teenage years.
Treatment suitability and timing vary between patients and are determined following an individual orthodontic assessment.