What are the differences between "overall correction" and "partial correction" that you need to know?

What are the differences between "overall correction" and "partial correction" that you need to know?

The options for correcting teeth include "overall correction" and "partial correction".Each characteristics are different, and the correction methods to be selected should change depending on the purpose of orthodontics and the desire for finishing.So what criteria should we choose?Professor Fujima of Fujimidai Ekimae Dentistry / Orthodontic Dentistry compared the overall correction and partial correction.[This article is published after confirming the credibility of medical information by Medical Doc Medical Advisor].

What is the difference between partial orthodontics?

Editorial Department: I heard that corrections include "overall correction" and "partial correction". Fujima -sensei: Yes. The overall correction is performed by moving all teeth. In addition to improving the appearance, it also has the purpose of improving the functions and bite of the whole chin. Therefore, it is necessary to consider extracting teeth in some cases. Editorial Department: On the other hand, partial correction means only a part of the teeth? Fujima -sensei: That's right. Partial correction is the main purpose of improving the appearance, and is effective for troubles such as "I want to clean the unevenness of the front teeth" and "I want to cure my teeth." Editorial Department: Partial correction and overall correction seem to change costs and periods. Fujima -sensei: Very different. In general, partial correction is relatively reduced, as it remains to move some teeth, mainly in the parts you care about. However, in most cases, the overall correction is to move all teeth, so it takes more than twice as much as partial correction. Editorial Department: How about the period until the treatment is over? Fujima -sensei: Of course, the overall correction will be longer for treatment. Depending on the orthodontic method such as wire type and mouthpiece type, the overall correction takes more than twice the treatment period than partial correction.

Advantages and disadvantages of partial correction

Editorial Department: Is the advantage of choosing partial corrections still cost? Fujima -sensei: If you are worried that the economic burden will be large if the overall correction is large, it is often the case that partial correction is selected. In addition, people who are not worried about the functions and those who want a short treatment period tend to choose partial correction. In addition to the low treatment costs, it may be an advantage that it can be corrected in a short period of time. Editorial Department: What other benefits do you have? Dr. Fujima: Being able to treat only the parts you care about is also an advantage of partial correction. In particular, partial correction tends to treat the front teeth. I think one of the reasons is that the impression given to others is great depending on the front teeth. Also, if the treatment of only front teeth is only, the pain of the orthodontic device will reduce the pain, so the mental burden is less than the overall correction. Editorial Department: Conversely, what are the disadvantages of partial correction? Fujima -sensei: As described earlier, partial correction is the main purpose of improving the appearance, so it cannot be corrected to the bite. In addition, if the bite and teeth are poorly aligned as a whole, partial correction cannot be handled. In that case, it is necessary to perform the whole correction. Editorial Department: Is the finish different from the overall correction? Fujima -sensei: Yes. Compared to the overall correction, the finish of the correction may be less. In some cases, only a part of the dentition is corrected, so the amount of cutting between the teeth is increased.