DDr. PETER SCHULLER-GOTZBURG MD DDS
Orthodontictherapist - Kassenvertragsarzt für KFO
What dental misalignments are there?
Angle class 3
Forward displacement of the lower jaw.
Angle class 1
Angle class 1 is the standard gearing.
The lower canine is located exactly between the upper small incisor and the canine.
Angle class 2
Unterkiefer bzw. unterer Zahnbogen liegt relativ weiter hinten.
Crossbite
The lower teeth are too far out.
Open bite
The front teeth do not close and are open.
Gaps in teeth
E.g. by
non-appearance of teeth
What dental misalignments are there?
Nicht jede Fehlstellung muss automatisch behandelt werden. Entscheidend sind Ausprägung, Funktion, Alter, Wachstum und mögliche gesundheitliche Folgen. Eine genaue Beurteilung ist nur im Rahmen einer kieferorthopädischen Untersuchung möglich.
What dental misalignments are there?
Frequently asked questions:
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Question: What are the most common problems that are treated orthodontically?
Answer: The most common problems are malocclusions such as overbite, underbite, crossbite, open bite and gaps between teeth. -
Question: At what age should children have their first orthodontic examination?
Answer: Children should have their first orthodontic examination at around the age of 7 in order to recognise and treat any problems at an early stage. -
Question: What types of treatment do we offer?
Answer: Our practice offers a variety of treatments, including fixed braces, removable braces, invisible braces such as aligners... -
Question: How long does an average orthodontic treatment take?
Answer: The duration of orthodontic treatment varies depending on the individual case and the type of malocclusion, but can generally be between 1 and 3 years. -
Question: Is orthodontic treatment painful?
Answer: Most orthodontic treatments are not painful, but can cause some discomfort, especially shortly after a new brace is fitted or after an adjustment.