Orthotropics Technique in Orthodontics

Abstract

Orthotropics is a wellness strategy that enables children to develop straight teeth and good dental and jaw alignment. However, equally important, the orthotropic approach also improves facial appearance and positively impacts a child’s health through airway development and better posture. Ideally active orthotropic treatment begins between the ages 6-8 and finishes long before most traditional orthodontic treatment would even begin. It addresses the underlying causes of bad bites and misaligned teeth utilizing removable dental appliances as opposed to braces. If begun at the ideal age, Orthotropics negates the need for the extraction of adult teeth or jaw surgery and minimizes or eliminates the need for fixed braces during adolescence [1].