orthodontic support , jaw joint pain, noise, limited movement

Similar to medicine in general, orthodontics is changing significantly, but not only because of the digital evolution. Besides new appliances and invisible treatments, this change has another face.

Conventional diagnostic and treatment concepts have failed in achieving long term stable results. New scientific evidence reveals that dental and jaw problems as well as long term stability are related to the imbalance of the vital functions of the face. Swallowing, breathing, head and body posture have a huge influence. As in medicine overall, in orthodontics we can also state that if the origin of the problem is complex, we are obliged to approach the problem in a complex way. In addition to this we have to conclude that changing the dental archforms, changing jaw position will have an impact on the general health of the patient. This will induce several consequences.