The importance of prophylaxis after orthodontic treatment is essential, difficulty and carelessness in hygiene can result in various unexpected complications. For both professionals and patients, it can be a challenge and disappointment after waiting a long time for a new smile, but it is not worth it to have beautiful teeth if the result translates into gingivitis or caries..
The bracket treatment is one of the dental procedures where the risk of relapse is major and complication with hygiene for various reasons: the apparatus of the brackets, arches and other attachments make cleaning difficult and increase the retention of food where bacteria proliferate with ease. It is important to teach the patient the use of dental floss and interproximal brushes and in many cases the use of the general brush.
Orthodontics is one of the specialties where the treatment time is longer, in the long run the patient is discouraged and forgets the importance of prevention. The message must be reinforced in each visit and followed-up in consultation. A good special toothpaste with fluoride and hydroxyapatite can alleviate the load, like toothpaste. Remin Pro.
Remin Pro
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Formulated with fluoride (1.450 ppm), hydroxyapatiteand xilitol.
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Balance with oral flora and protection of the teeth against harmful acid attacks.
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Reinforcement after clinical treatments such as bleaching, orthodontics and prophylaxis.
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Cariostatic properties because of the xylitol content.
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Pleasant aromatic flavours (melon, mint, strawberry).
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Useable every day and especially suitable for home use.
In addition to these reasons, the treatment itself presents unavoidable complications, such as when fixing and removing the brackets where they are attached to the enamel surface.
The solution is to use a special adhesive for fixing brackets, such as the BrackFix by VOCO minimum aggression and maximum efficiency for the dentist:
BrackFix
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Optimum adhesive consistency: stable positioning of the bracket on the tooth.
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Secure fixing of metal or ceramic brackets.
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Light-curing: long handling time.
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Resistant immediately after polymerization.
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Fluorescent: allows quick and gentle removal of adhesive residue after bracket removal.
At the end of the orthodontic treatment, once the brackets and attachments are removed, a periodontal evaluation and in-depth prophylaxis is recommended to eliminate any remaining resin and emerging bacterial plaque. Accompanying the ultrasound cleaning with a polishing paste abrasive, gives the patient greater satisfaction to see the complete smile.
CleanJoy
Dental cleaning paste and fluoride polisher available in three abrasion intensities to adapt to each individual situation with colour coding for easy distinction: Thick (Red), Medium (Yellow), Fine (Green). The paste CleanJoy is good for:
- Removal of soft and hard dental plaques on the tooth surface.
- Removal of extrinsic stains (e.g. coffee, tea or tobacco discolorations).
- Polishing of tooth surfaces during professional tooth cleaning treatments, before whitening and after removal of appliances.