A lip bumper resembles a kappa that boxers use to protect their teeth. It can be attached to the anterior part of the upper and( or) lower jaw.
An orthodontic device is used to correct the position of uneven teeth, fix the results of orthodontic treatment and to get rid of bad habits. It is often used to correct an incorrect bite in the event that the chewing muscles act negatively on the teeth.
Specialists use the design for crowding and twisting molars and incisors, if this disturbance is caused by mechanical action from the outside of the jaw.
Contents
- Design features
- Indications and uses of the
- Therapeutic effect
- Cost of treatment
Design features
Structurally the lip bumper is a thin arc made of metal. Regardless of its location, along the lower dentition or upper, the device itself does not touch the incisors.
As a fastening metal rings are used, which are worn on the molars. In orthodontics, the use of such fastening is quite common. They are used to fasten thin wire structures. 
It is also possible to mount the product by soldering. In general, the mounting for the structure in each case is selected individually. This is influenced by a variety of factors that are identified by a specialist during the examination.
The installation product is located between the lower jaw and the lip. Thus, protection from external pressure on the dental arches is carried out. The arc of the bumper moves away from the teeth a little, forming a gap, the need for it appears in order to have a space for straightening the incisors. Thus, the distance between the installation and the teeth depends entirely on the degree of their curvature.
When wearing a lipstick, the bumper does not allow you to work on the teeth from the outside, but without pressure. It provides a natural environment that allows the teeth to return to the desired normal state.
Indications and Uses of
Despite the wide range of different orthodontic devices, the lip bumper is quite in demand. Many uninitiated people have a question, why do they need such a device, if braces are used for straightening teeth?
The whole point is that the braces perform only a mechanical alignment, while they do not eliminate the cause of the pathology. Thus, the cause of the curvature of the teeth remains unresolved, the probability of relapse is high.
Curvature of the teeth in most cases depends on the malfunctioning of the masticatory muscles, the pressure of the lips and the chin muscle. In addition, among the factors provoking curvature, there are irregular swallowing, breathing through the mouth and other bad habits.
On the photo, the activated bumper of Korn
Since it is not always possible to eliminate bad habits, teeth sooner or later become bent again. In fact, bumpers are used to prevent the teeth from returning to the wrong position.
Thus, as a result of using this product, a person disaccustoms to bad habits and eliminates the negative impact of muscles. It is the use of this device that makes the effect of orthodontic treatment the most reliable.
In addition, using a bumper allows you to lengthen the dental arch if it has been deformed or underdeveloped. Often such an installation is not used as an independent device, but as an additional fixing effect after braces treatment.
The expediency of using such a design is coordinated with an orthodontist.
Therapeutic effect of
The use of a lip bumper for preventive purposes is several times more effective than the use of other devices. The use of the design allows achieving the following therapeutic results:
- muscle activity decreases if this is the cause of the curvature of the teeth;
- prevents pressure on the lips;
- extends the dental arch to provide enough room to return to the normal position of the teeth.
Often the use of limb bumpers is advisable in those moments when it is necessary to push the dentition a little forward.
Cost of treatment
Cost of treatment using a lip bumper is formed by several indicators. Home is the clinic in which it will be conducted.
The lip bumper itself is estimated at 2000-5,500 rubles. The price depends also on the type of installation, if a removable bumper is chosen, then its cost is higher. In more expensive private clinics, the cost of construction can reach 10,000 rubles. In addition, additional waste is required.
The fit and application of the product will cost an average of 1000 rubles. If fixing and bending is required, then this service can be valued at 5000 rubles. In some public clinics, treatment is much cheaper and lies in the range of 2000 - 3000 rubles.