The orthodontist asked me to put in a bone screw? ? Don't panic, this is an orthodontic tool

Before deciding to have orthodontic treatment

Many people have two major fears: one is tooth extraction; the other is bone screw insertion.

At first glance, the idea of ​​putting a nail in the mouth is chilling.

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"I just want to straighten my teeth, why do I need nails?"

"What are bone nails?"

"Will it hurt to have the bone screw inserted? Are there any side effects?"

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Although the bone nail is small, it is a magical tool for correcting teeth!

Follow us today and talk about bone nailing.

1. What is a bone screw?

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Also known as implant nails. The appearance is similar to that of ordinary nails, but the volume is very small, generally 6-10mm long and only 1.5mm in diameter. Due to its superior function and simple implantation, it has become an increasingly popular auxiliary tool for correction treatment in recent years.

After the correction is completed, the bone screws will be removed, and the gaps in the bone screws will heal on their own. Domestic and foreign research reports have shown that bone screws can safely and effectively assist in correction treatment.

2. What is the function of bone screws?

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In the correction plan, in order to achieve the best treatment effect, orthodontists often use bone screws to accurately control the movement of teeth. The function is to provide a fixed source of force to help pull the teeth, which can achieve the effect that is difficult to achieve with traditional correction.

Bone screws can help improve the following dental conditions:

① Deep overbite or overbite

② Overbite

③ Buck teeth

④Large gap between front teeth

⑤ Vertically tilted posterior teeth

⑥ The upper front teeth that need to be absolutely depressed when smiling and showing gums

⑦ Due to periodontal disease, tooth loss, inappropriate tooth position, lack of sufficient number of anchor teeth

3. Will it hurt to hammer in a nail?

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This may be the issue that everyone is most concerned about. Many patients fearfully shout to the doctor: "Can we not have teeth extracted and nails inserted?" In fact, everyone's fear of bone nailing comes more from their own imagination.

First of all, the implantation process is carried out under local anesthesia, which is quick and simple. In fact, you don't feel much, so there is no need to worry too much. At the same time, the speed of driving a nail is also very fast, usually completed in 5 minutes or even shorter. After the anesthetic wears off, the pain varies from person to person. Some people will feel pain, while others will not feel it. Generally, the distending pain and discomfort will subside after 1 day, which is tolerable for most people.

Will there be a hole left after the nail is removed? No! The oral lining has a strong self-healing ability and will heal in 1 to 2 weeks without leaving any marks. The alveolar bone will slowly heal and rebuild within 3 months.

4. Is it safe to insert bone screws?

Bone screw placement is one of the biggest revolutionary breakthroughs in orthodontic treatment in recent years, which has greatly improved the effectiveness and efficiency of orthodontic treatment. Implantation surgery is safe, short in time, low in risk, low in cost, and has little discomfort during and after surgery. It has become an indispensable tool for high-level orthodontic treatment.

5. How to care for bone screws?

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Bone screws also need to be cleaned with a toothbrush to maintain the health of the surrounding soft tissues and reduce the chance of inflammation and loosening. A few people may feel a foreign body sensation in their oral mucosa. Orthodontists usually cover the bone screws with orthodontic protective wax or put on rubber bands to relieve discomfort.

Of course, not everyone's orthodontic treatment requires bone screws. The treatment plan will depend on the one given by your attending physician.