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 Growing Smiles with the Right Appliance
Orthodontic appliances may play an important role during childhood, when the teeth, jaws and facial structures are still developing. Depending on a child’s individual growth pattern, bite relationship and dental development, different appliances may be considered as part of a personalised orthodontic treatment plan.
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.
CHILDREN
Supporting Growth & Developing Jaw Relationships
During the growing years, certain appliances may be considered to guide jaw development or address developing bite relationships.
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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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?
A child’s orthodontist may consider an appliance when there are concerns involving:
- Jaw growth and development
- Class II or Class III bite relationships
- Transverse or arch-width discrepancies
- Developing dental arches
- Tooth eruption and available space
- The relationship between the upper and lower jaws
The timing and type of appliance depend on the child’s individual dental development, growth pattern and orthodontic requirements.
A Personalised Approach to Growing Smiles
Every child develops differently. An orthodontic appliance is therefore selected according to the individual clinical assessment, growth stage and treatment objectives. The goal is not simply to straighten teeth, but to support healthy dental and jaw development as your child grows.
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Not Sure Which Appliance Is Right for You?
An orthodontic assessment can help determine whether an appliance is appropriate and which treatment approach best matches your dental and orthodontic requirements.
Treatment suitability and timing vary between patients and are determined following an individual orthodontic assessment.