Growth Guidance
in Jaw Development
By using your child's active growth potential, we solve jaw disorders that may require surgery in the future, today, painlessly and without surgery.
What is Growth Guidance?
Growth guidance is an orthodontic treatment approach that guides the development of jaw bones in growing children. Discrepancies between the lower and upper jaws are corrected using functional appliances and orthopedic forces.
With over 15 years of experience, we see the power of growth guidance every day. Growth guidance applied at the right time can prevent problems that might require surgery later.
Using growth potential to correct jaw discrepancies is one of orthodontics' most powerful tools. This treatment can only be applied during the growth period.
The Power of Appliances: Twin Block and More
Using special devices such as Twin Block, Activator, or Face Mask, we move the bones to their ideal position by using the power of your child's jaw muscles. Our treatments provide maximum efficiency during the puberty period when growth is fastest.
Steps for a Balanced Face
With panoramic X-rays and sometimes hand-wrist film, it is determined how close the child is to the growth spurt.
The most suitable functional appliance is decided according to the type of problem (lower jaw recession or protrusion).
After the appliance is fitted, it is activated at regular intervals and movements of the jaws are monitored millimetrically.
When the targeted profile and closure relationship are achieved, the skeletal foundation is solidified.
Experience and Expertise at Altes Clinic
Expert orthodontist staff evaluating the face as a whole, not just teeth.
Laboratory precision produced special for each child's jaw structure and growth rate.
An approach that simultaneously monitors respiratory quality, mouth opening, and profile balance.
Detailed presentation of skeletal change before and after treatment to the family via X-rays.
Special follow-up cards and reward system we prepare for children to wear their appliances regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Growth Guidance
Key details you need to know about your child's development:
Usually applied between ages 7-14, during the active growth period. The most effective period is puberty.
Ideal time for lower jaw recession is between ages 9-12, but first check-up at age 7 is essential.
In most cases, a short-term braces treatment is applied to align teeth after skeletal correction.
Most appliances are worn in the evening and at night, they do not affect school success or social life.
No, only a slight fatigue may be felt for the first few days while the jaws get used to their new position.
Non-Surgical Jaw Correction is Possible
Jaw discrepancies caught early are corrected naturally with growth guidance. Don't miss this chance, do not neglect development follow-up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Various appliances such as Twin Block, Activator, Headgear or Facemask are used depending on the problem.
Targeted skeletal change is achieved between 6 to 12 months depending on the child's growth rate and compliance.
No, growth guidance is only possible in children of development age who have growth potential.
No, daily cleaning with water and a brush is sufficient.
The most important factor is correct timing and the child wearing the appliance regularly for the periods told.
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