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OVERVIEW

Metal braces represent the gold standard in fixed orthodontics (the dental specialty focused on aligning teeth and jaws). The fundamental goal of treatment is to address malocclusion (improper contact between upper and lower teeth) and dental crowding. Braces consist of small metal attachments bonded to each tooth, connected by a continuous wire. Through guided pressure, braces stimulate biological bone remodelling, enabling safe repositioning of teeth within the jawbone.

PROCEDURE

Metal braces bonding is a detailed, multi-step outpatient clinical procedure. The mouth is kept dry using a cheek retractor and suction. Tooth surfaces are polished with fluoride-free pumice. A mild acid etchant gel is applied to the front surface of each tooth for 15 to 30 seconds to create microscopic surface roughness, then thoroughly rinsed and dried. Primer adhesive liquid is brushed onto the etched enamel. Clinicians place stainless-steel brackets on precise anatomical positions on each tooth using light-cured composite resin adhesive. A high-intensity blue light hardens the adhesive within seconds. Once all brackets are fixed, an archwire (typically nickel-titanium alloy) is shaped to the dental arch and seated into the bracket slots. Small elastomeric rings or fine stainless-steel wires secure the archwire in place. Total fitting time ranges from 60 to 90 minutes.

BENEFITS

Evidence-based benefits of metal braces include:

  • High Mechanical Control: Superior precision in correcting severe rotations, root movement, and vertical tooth extrusion compared to removable appliances.
  • Predictable Outcomes: Reliable long-term alignment across complex skeletal and dental malocclusions.
  • Compliance Independence: Fixed attachments eliminate risk of treatment delays caused by patient non-compliance or lost appliances.
  • Improved Oral Health: Correcting crowding simplifies plaque removal, reducing long-term risk of dental caries and gum inflammation.
  • Optimized Masticatory Function: Proper jaw alignment evenly distributes biting forces, protecting individual teeth from abnormal wear.

RECOVERY

Adapting to metal braces involves short-term physical adjustments. Patients experience mild tooth tenderness for 3 to 7 days following initial fitting and subsequent wire changes. Full mucosal adaptation of soft tissue (cheeks and lips) occurs within 2 to 3 weeks. Routine activity and work can continue without interruption. Long-term post-treatment recovery focuses on retainer wear to maintain structural stability.

WHAT WE TREAT

Metal braces address a wide spectrum of dental and skeletal discrepancies, including:

  • Dental Crowding: Overlapping or twisted teeth caused by lack of jaw space.
  • Diastema: Excessive gaps or spacing between teeth.
  • Class I Malocclusion: Normal bite alignment with crowded or rotated individual teeth.
  • Class II Malocclusion (Overbite): Upper jaw or upper teeth protruding significantly beyond lower jaw.
  • Class III Malocclusion (Underbite): Lower jaw or lower teeth protruding forward past upper teeth.
  • Crossbite: Upper teeth fitting inside lower teeth during biting.
  • Open Bite: Lack of vertical contact between upper and lower front or back teeth.

PREPARATION

Preparation for metal braces requires comprehensive diagnostic workup and dental optimization. Patients undergo a thorough clinical exam, extraoral and intraoral digital photography, panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and 3D intraoral scanning. Any active dental caries (cavities) must be restored, and periodontal tissue must be free of inflammation. A professional dental prophylaxis (cleaning) is completed prior to bonding. Patients are advised to soft-food plan and obtain recommended orthodontic relief wax and specialized cleaning tools before fitting.

RISKS

Common and mild side effects include transient tooth soreness, mild bracket friction on cheek tissue, and temporary increased plaque accumulation around appliances. Uncommon risks include localized enamel decalcification (white spot lesions) caused by poor oral hygiene, transient gingival inflammation, and mild root resorption (shortening of tooth root tip). Rare but serious risks involve severe root resorption exceeding 4 millimetres, severe loss of alveolar bone support in patients with unmanaged pre-existing periodontal disease, or devitalisation (loss of pulp vitality) in teeth with prior unrecorded traumatic injury.

JOURNEY

Pre-Treatment Assessment

Patients undergo full diagnostic evaluations, including digital radiography, facial photography, and dental impressions or intraoral scans. Active dental decay or periodontal disease must be treated before braces are fitted.

Bonding Procedure

At the fitting appointment, tooth enamel is cleaned and prepared with a mild etching liquid. Brackets are bonded using medical-grade adhesive, cured with light, and connected using a thin archwire secured with ligatures.

Adjustment Phase

Patients attend clinical adjustments every 4 to 8 weeks. Clinicians evaluate tooth movement, replace ligatures, and change archwires to apply progressive, mild orthodontic force.

Debonding and Retention

Once clinical goals are achieved, brackets are removed and enamel is polished. Retainers are fitted immediately to prevent relapse and maintain final tooth positioning.

Hospitals Offering this treatment

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Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Saray Mah. Siteyolu Cad. No:7, Umraniye, 34768, Istanbul, Turkey

Medical Park Group, Istanbul

Medical Park Group, Istanbul

Fahrettin Kerim Gokay Cad. Tıbbiye Cd., Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey

Emsey Hospital, Pendik, Istanbul

Emsey Hospital, Pendik, Istanbul

Çamlık, Selçuklu Cd. No:22, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye

LIV Hospital, Istanbul

LIV Hospital, Istanbul

American Hospital, Istanbul

American Hospital, Istanbul

Guzelbahce Sk. No:20, 34365, Nisantasi, Istanbul, Turkey

Memorial Hospitals Group

Memorial Hospitals Group

Burhaniye, Nagehan Sokağı No:4/A D:1, 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye

Florence Nightingale Hospital Istanbul

Florence Nightingale Hospital Istanbul

Abide-i Hürriyet Cd No:166, 34381 Sisli, Istanbul

Medicana International Hospital, Istanbul

Medicana International Hospital, Istanbul

Halit Ziya Turkkani Mah. Medikal Park Cd. No:1, Beylikdüzü, İstanbul

Okan University Hospital Istanbul

Okan University Hospital Istanbul

Icmeler Mah. Aydınlıyolu Cd. No:2, 34947 Icmeler-Tuzla, Istanbul

Kolan International Hospital, Istanbul

Kolan International Hospital, Istanbul

Kaptanpasa Mah. Okmeydan Kavsagi, Darulaceze Cd. No:14, 34384 Sisli, Istanbul

Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai

Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE

Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi

Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi

28th Street, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Burjeel Hospital, Dubai

Burjeel Hospital, Dubai

Dubai, UAE (part of Burjeel Holdings network)

King's College Hospital, Dubai

King's College Hospital, Dubai

Dubai Hills, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai, UAE

Neuro Spinal Hospital (NSH), Dubai

Neuro Spinal Hospital (NSH), Dubai

Dubai Science Park, Umm Suqeim St, Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE

HMS Al Garhoud Hospital, Dubai

HMS Al Garhoud Hospital, Dubai

Al Garhoud Street, Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE

Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai

Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai

Abu Hail Street 269/1, Canadian Specialist Hospital Building, Hor Al Anz East, Deira, Dubai, UAE

NMC Royal Women's Hospital, Abu Dhabi

NMC Royal Women's Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Tower B, Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Al Jazira Club, Opposite Dusit Thani, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE

NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

7A St, Al Qusais, Al Nahda 2, next to Bait Al Khair Building, Dubai

Bangkok Hospital, Thailand

Bangkok Hospital, Thailand

2 Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Road, Huay Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand

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