Metal braces are the most widely used solution for correcting crowded, crooked, or misaligned teeth.
Whether your bite issues are caused by jaw irregularities, past injuries, or early or delayed loss of baby teeth, traditional metal braces—often referred to as “train tracks”—can effectively realign your smile and improve overall dental function.
Types of Metal Braces
Orthodontic structures made from metal differ based on several criteria.
By Installation Method
The classic solution is vestibular braces, installed on the front surface of the teeth. They are easily fixed, suitable for correcting almost any bite disorder, and do not damage the tongue and lips. This orthodontic structure does not require a long adaptation period and does not affect diction.
Lingual braces, installed on the inner side of the dental arch, are used less frequently. Their advantage is invisibility. However, they are harder to get used to, and bite correction takes longer. They can also cause painful sensations and speech disturbances.
By Type of Construction: Ligature and Self-Ligating
Braces change the position of teeth due to the tension of the arch. However, there are two types of constructions.
In ligature systems, the arch is connected to metal plates attached to the teeth using ligatures – rubber bands or metal wires. The tension needs to be adjusted periodically, requiring visits to the dentist about once a month.
There are also ligature-free or self-ligating braces. Special locks are used to attach the arch in these. Those with such orthodontic constructions also need to visit the doctor periodically, but not as often as with ligature models. Another advantage is that they are easier to care for.
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