Overview of bracket systems American Orthodontics: Empower, Radiance, Master, Alexander

Malocclusion is a problem that today is considered the most relevant among patients in dental clinics.

To correct such defects as, the unevenness of the dentition, the bulging of the teeth, the curvature of individual dental units and the violation of occlusion, various braces are used.

Many refuse bite correction with the help of braces, as they believe that they completely spoil the appearance and do not give a normal talk and smile.

However, the unique sapphire bracket systems of American Orthodontics( AO) have an aesthetic and almost imperceptible appearance. The use of these products allows you to completely get rid of bite defects without various psychological problems.

Acquaintance with the brand

American Orthodontics demonstratesI have a company that has long been producing high quality orthodontic system. To date, this company is a leader in the world, and its products are in high demand in almost every country. This is due to the fact that the manufacturer constantly improves and modernizes its products, while adjusting to the needs and wishes of consumers.

American Orthodontics is engaged in the production of various types of bracket systems - ligature, ligatureless, metal, ceramic products for orthodontic correction.

Also in the line of this manufacturer there are sapphire braces Radiance sapphire Bracket, which have increased aesthetics, simplicity and ease in terms of its installation. For the production of these products, sapphire crystals are used, which are grown using an artificial method. As a result, a stone is obtained, which lacks the properties of reflection and transmission of the sun's rays, so sapphire products are practically not noticeable on the teeth.

What are the advantages of AO

products? Among the main advantages of American Orthodontics products are the following:

• wide range, - the manufacturer produces a variety of systems for correcting bite defects, which can be used, both with little noticeable and with pronounced violations of the dentition;
• , some products have an invisible design that no one will notice;
• convenient structure of products does not cause difficulties and discomfort when worn;
• compared with products from other manufacturers, American bracket systems AO have a short period of habituation;
• increased strength of the base and long-term preservation of external qualities;
• when wearing products to correct the occlusion of this manufacturer, there is no problem with diction;
• the composition of all braces has a hypoallergenic structure, so when using them there will be no allergic reactions.

Types of products

American Orthodontics company produces various models of bracket systems, which have some differences in the composition of the base, the materials used and the design. Each product has certain distinctive features.

In the manufacturer's lineup, the following bracket models are available:

• Master;
• Mini Master( Alexander);
• Empower;
• Radiance.

Radiance sapphire Bracket

These systems for bite correction are, perhaps, the best and most demanded braces of this manufacturer. In the Radiance series, each bracket has a carefully polished base, like jewelry.

The product is made of artificially grown crystal - sapphire. It is the second most durable noble stone among all the other minerals on earth.

The Bracket System of this series has a special patented "Quad-Matte" base. The feature of the base is that the center provides a high fixation, and on the sides weaker, this provides an easy removal of the product.

Another positive quality of the base is that it allows the product to be placed on the teeth as long as it takes to completely level the teeth and eliminate all bite defects.

Advantages of sapphire bracket systems Radiance:

• products can be removed easily without using special tools;
• each bracket is carefully otochen and then polished;
• this system can be used by any patient with bite problems, each model is made depending on the structure of the teeth of a particular patient;
• when wearing braces are almost invisible, so they will be an excellent option for those who need to disguise the presence of these products.

Sapphire products of Radiance have rather high cost. The full package will cost from 26 600 to 33 400 rubles.

Bracket Master

The Master Bracket System is a metal product. The base is made of medical stainless steel. It has standard parameters.

Due to the presence of a special patented area Maximum Retention during wearing, a reliable grip on the tooth surface is ensured. The products of this model have quite a reasonable price, the full package costs an average of 4,500 rubles.

Mini Master

The Mini Master Bracket System( Alexander) has a completely metal base, which is made of stainless steel medical steel. Parameters of products of this kind are 17% smaller than traditional ones.

The presence of the patented area Maximum Retention provides reliable fixation and adhesion to the tooth surface area. The cost of the full package is 4800 rubles.

Mini Master LP

The Mini Master LP bracket system of the low profile type has a metal base made of medical stainless steel. The size of these products is 25% smaller than the traditional parameters of devices for correction of bite defects.

Positive qualities:

• products of this kind are very comfortable when worn, they do not cause discomfort and inconvenience;
• on the surface of the tooth row look quite aesthetic;
• normalize hygiene and reduce the degree of occlusal contacts;
• due to the presence of diagonal torques and diagonal angulation creates a small, but strong enough bracket;
• special patented area Maximum Retention assumes a reliable degree of fixation and adhesion of braces with the surface of the teeth.

The price of a full package of bracket-systems of this model on the average is 5 250 rubles.

Empower

Empower Clear Brackets is a self-ligating aesthetic brace system. The basis of these products is made of a durable ceramic base with a metal clip. Due to the presence of a silver-rhodium coating, the clip of the metal base is practically not noticeable.

Due to the fact that the clip has an interactive design, at an early stage, low friction and better slip are provided, and at the last stage of treatment, unsurpassed control is provided.

The cost of self-regulating products is about 18 400 rubles.

Empower Metal Brackets

This is a combined ligature brace system. In the frontal area there are high-tech braces with an interactive structure, and in the side sections there are locks of a passive type.

This system provides complete control over the condition of the anterior section of the dentition, while moving the distal row. On average, a full package of self-regulatory systems for the correction of bite defects will cost 36,200 rubles.

Preparatory stage

It is important to correctly prepare for this process before making bracket system installations. It is necessary to fulfill the following:

• first of all the doctor performs a visual examination of the oral cavity and dentition, which will help to identify various anomalies of the occlusion;
• necessarily sanitize the oral cavity, so before you install the braces, you need to cure all the inflammatory processes, carious lesions, also eliminates tartar and plaque;
• carries out additional diagnostics, which consists in carrying out computer tomography and teleradiography;
• at the next stage is made a cast of the dentition from gypsum and the necessary construction is made.

Features of the

installation Steps of the installation:

• after the braces are ready, the doctor makes their installation, - this stage is quite tiring and long for the patient;
• for each tooth are installed special locks;
• further on the frontal part of the teeth the fastening of the locks is carried out, for this purpose special glue is used;
• further installation of an arc from a wire basis, at the expense of this element alignment and correction of all defects is provided.

There is an opinion of

Reviews of patients who have been installed bracket system Radiance and Empower from AO.

American Orthodontics also produces other products.

Orthodontic Arcs

The company produces high quality arcs, which are distinguished by their high strength. In the range there are different models of arcs.

Stainless Steel Wire

In this range, the following types of arcs are available:

1. Stainless Steel Streight Woven Wire .This is an eight-core rectangular arc with a flexible structure that is highly resistant to deformation. It is made of stainless steel.
2. Twist Stainless Steel Wire .This is a three-core arc with high springy qualities and an elevated deflection angle.
3. Co-Ax Stainless Steel .This is an arc of six-core type, which creates a light long-lasting effect for maximum alignment of the teeth.

Beta Titanium Wire

The product line includes two models of arcs - Beta Titanium Wire and Beta Titanium VLP Wire. Both arcs are made of a beta titanium alloy.

Therma-Ti Wire

This line includes arc thermoactive type. The arcs are operated at a temperature of +35 degrees. Designed for use at room temperature. Have mild rigidity, which is necessary at the initial stage of treatment.

Elastic orthodontic rings and ligatures

The American Orthodontics company produces the following models of rings and ligatures:

• Short Twist Kobayashi Hook is a stainless steel ligature with a hook at the end;
• Colored Ligatures is an elastic ligature that has on the module 24 rings;
• Colored Plastic Chain is a non-latex ligature with a hypoallergenic polyurethane structure;
• Memory Chain - rings for providing light and pulling traction forces;
• Separators, Wedges - rings with a non-latex and hypoallergenic structure of polyurethane;
• Wild Life Elastics - intermaxillary thrust.

Genital tubes

The company manufactures the following models of buccal tubes:

1. Direct Bond Tube Empower .These are the cheek tubes, which have a self-regulating system of a passive type. Combine with self-regulating and standard brackets.
2. Direct Bond Tube LP .This kind of cheek tubes have a reduced size of up to 25%.They prevent the braces from peeling off.

Korn's bumpers

These elements are used at an early stage of orthodontic treatment. Provide for limiting the negative pressure of the cheeks on the teeth, while contributing to the expansion of the dentition. Warns and eliminates the crowding of teeth, corrects the position of molars.

In any case, the use of American Orthodontics products will help to correct all possible bite disorders. All products of this company are made in accordance with the wishes of consumers.

When wearing them, there is no discomfort and discomfort, and straightening teeth occurs in a short time.