Orthodontic Risks for Adults

Orthodontic Risks for Adults

Differences in orthodontic treatment for adults and adolescents

1 The oral health status of adults shows a trend of diversity, often accompanied by periodontal disease and temporomandibular joint disease.

2 Adults have limited growth potential and slow tissue response.

3 Most adults have established a stable occlusion and functional balance, and try to make a small range of tooth movement under the condition 

of ensuring the health and function of their oral cavity.