Orthodontic Treatment Duration and Cost Estimation
Ortodontik Treatment Tıme and Cost Estımatıon If you would like us to give an estimate on the duration and cost of the orthodontic treatment you are considering, we would like photos similar to the ones below. Self taken photos quality is generally very low and not very helpful. For proper photos, we advice you to have someone else take them. 1. Bite photos To see how you bite is crucial to roughly evaluate your orthodontic treatment. In order to see your bite, you should bite down completely with your molars (back teeth). A. Frontal view B. Right side view C. Left side view D. Frontal down view 2. Dental Arch photos A. Upper Jaw B. Lower jaw Please send these photos to +90 505 813 8710.
Stages of Fixed Braces
STAGES OF FIXED BRACES It is an important decision to go through orthodontic treatment. One main reason is the relatively long duration of this treatment. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment duration changes significantly depending on the malocclusion. We may say that it takes between 6 months to 30 months in general. Of course there are special cases where it may take even longer. Mainly there are 3 stages for a full orthodontic treatment Stage 1 – Planning Your orthodontist makes an evaluation of your dental health supported with the information you provide about your general health. X-rays are crucial during primary evaluation to assess unseen cavities as well as surrounding bone structures. Orthodontic models and orthodontic photographs are also taken for this purpose. Types of braces, necessary extractions and additional devices that will be used is decided at this stage. The need for retention (Stage 3) is also discussed with you at this stage. Stage 2 – Active Treatment Depending on your choice of braces, brackets are temporarily glued to your teeth (Bonding). A type of composite resin, which is used for dental fillings, is used. An initial cleaning may be performed too. Normally orthodontic treatment starts with flexible low diameter wires and progresses towards stainless steel rectangular wires. After bonding of the brackets, for the first week, you may experience some pain. This is completely normal. Pain is more noticeable when you bite on something. Therefore you may take pain killer 20 mins before eating if you are having difficulty. After first week, everything will be back to normal. If you are having lingual braces you may have difficulty with pronunciation. Depending on the type of lingual braces, the time that you need to get used to braces changes greatly. At this stage your teeth are moved to their ideal if not, optimal position as planned in the first stage. Once your orthodontist and you are happy with the final position of your teeth, next step is debonding. Detaching the brackets from the teeth surface is fairly a simple procedure. Aesthetic brackets may be a little more difficult to detach from teeth. Afterwards, remaining composite resin material is removed from teeth surfaces. Stage 3 – Retention Unfortunately after debonding, if we leave the teeth free, they start to move back to their original position. First 2 years are very critical. However, even after that period, orthodontics literature shows us that there is a chance that your teeth may move to a certain extent. In some malocclusions there is a less chance and in some others it is almost inevitable. Therefore a form of stabilization is necessary. This is called retention. It may be temporary or permanent. For permanent retention generally a lingual retainer is bonded behind the teeth. A fine retention wire is used for this purpose. This wire does not interfere with your speech. It is not visible to others and it is very easy to get used to.For removable retention, Hawley or ESSIX retainer are main options. Duration of retention period is discussed with you in the planning stage of your orthodontic treatment.
How Much Do Braces Cost?
HOW MUCH DO BRACES COST? Price for orthodontic treatment depends on several factors. First is the type of braces Second important factor is the duration of the treatment. Another one is whether fixed functional orthodontics will be part of the treatment or not. Yet another factor is the need for temporary anchorage devices. Your orthodontist will check your or your child’s teeth and discuss with you the treatment options and possible that would be necessary during the course of the treatment. Depending on the duration of the treatment, metal braces cost €1000-1600. Aesthetic braces cost €1200-1850. Damon metal brackets system costs €1200-1800 Damon Clear system (aesthetic brackets) €1350-2000. Clear aligner costs €900-2700. According to Turkish Dentl Association regulations we are not allowed to give detailed treatment cost through website or social media. Please fill in the form at the bottom of the page with your question and we will respond as soon as we can. PAYMENT PLANS For metal, aesthetic braces or Damon system 20% of the total cost is paid at the beginning of treatment. Rest of the total amount can be paid in instalments. For clear aligners you are expected to pay the half of the total cost at the beginning, other half can be paid with instalments, depending on the treatment package. I LİVE İN A DİFFERENT COUNTRY, CAN I STİLL HAVE TREATMENT THERE İN ISTANBUL? For patients who consider to come from abroad for orthodontic treatment, transportation costs should be considered carefully. You may need a long treatment and visit the orthodontist almost every month. We may increase the time gap between visits. Although this would result in a longer treatment duration. This will not create a dental health problem, provided that oral hygiene is always maintained at the highest level. If you prefer clear aligners, your you will need much less visits. I will be in Turkey for a while and I already have braces, can I continue there? We may continue your treatment in our clinic. Prices of Invisalign Clear Aligners >>>
Is There a Age Limit for Braces?
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT FOR BRACES? In todays world, with the constant progress in medical technologies, it is easier to provide a more comfortable orthodontic treatment experience for adult patients. The percentage of adult patients among the total patient group is significantly higher compared to 20 years ago. Among many others, economical, social or medical, one main reason for this increase is the new methods that we offer to patients and unfortunately, the need for a treatment repeat that wa performed when patient was at a young age. There is no age limit to straighten your teeth and improve your smile. This does not mean that the treatment applied to a 12 year old will also apply to an adult. Main difference between an adult and a child is the growth potential. In some cases orthodontist needs to use this growth potential to manipulate the skeletal growth. In cases where the jaws are narrow, she/he uses this potential to expand the jaw width. If the bottom jaw growth is not catching with the top one, she/he uses this potential to influence the growth of the bottom jaw. If there is a deep bite or open bite, which front teeth do not meet when patient is biting, again growth potential is needed to influence skeletal growth. In an adult patient, if there is a significant discrepancy between the bottom and top jaw in any planes of the space, orthodontics alone may not be sufficient. In this is the case, a combination of orthodontics and surgery would be necessary. Luckily for most of the patients this is not the case. For a wide range of cases with skeletal discrepancy, a camouflage treatment is applied. Never think that ‘I am too old for braces’; once a patient completes skeletal growth, the treatment for a 20 year old and for a 60 year old person is not different if the teeth and surrounding structures are healthy. You are never late for getting a natural beautiful smile.
Invisalign Prices
Invisalign Prices These are current Invislign prices Invisalign Express: €900/€1300. This package includes 1 set of (7) refinement aligners for 1 year from the start of the treatment. Invisalign Lite: €1500 / €2100. This package includes 2 sets of (14×2) refinement aligners for 2 years from the start of the treatment. Invisalign Moderate: €1890 / €2500. This package includes 2 sets of (20×2) refinement aligners for 2 years from the start of the treatment. Invisalign Comprehensive €2900. Unlimited number of extra aligners for 5 years. These invisalign prices also include include intraoral scanning, placement/removal of attachments, all check-up visits and polishing teeth at the end of the treatment. Invisalign Treatment Process for International Patients Visit 1: Initial Records & Consultation (Istanbul) What we do: We perform a clinical examination, take 3D intraoral scans, dental X-rays, and photos. Your plan: Dr. Özkurt designs your custom treatment plan and provides an estimated timeline. Manufacturing: Your records are sent to Invisalign laboratories in Poland. Your custom aligners arrive at our clinic in approximately 10 to 14 days. Visit 2: Fitting & Shipping Policy (Istanbul) Why you must be present: Your second visit must be in person at our clinic. We cannot ship your initial trays to your home country because we need to place tooth-colored attachments and perform any planned Interproximal Reduction (IPR). Receiving your trays: You will receive your complete set of aligners during this visit, along with clear instructions on how to wear and switch them. Remote Progress Monitoring Photo updates: For standard cases without required clinic visits, you will send us photos of your smile every 6 weeks so Dr. Özkurt can monitor your progress remotely. Refinements & Additional Aligners Completion review: Once you finish your initial set of trays, you return to our clinic in Istanbul to evaluate your results. Extra trays (Refinements): If further adjustments are needed, we take a new 3D scan and order additional aligners. Invisalign does not charge extra for these refinement trays. Receiving refinement trays: Refinements take 10 to 14 days to arrive. You will typically need to be in the clinic for new attachments or IPR. While shipping extra trays is occasionally possible if no attachments are needed, international medical shipping regulations make this process slow and costly for you. Delaying your visit: If you cannot travel immediately after finishing a set of aligners, continue wearing your final set for 12 hours a day to maintain your progress until your visit. Final Step: Retainers & Long-Term Protection Attachment removal: Once you and Dr. Özkurt are happy with your final smile, we remove all attachments. Fixed retainer: We fit a permanent titanium wire retainer on the inside of your teeth (lingual retainer) for stability. Removable night retainers: To prevent relapse, we advise wearing removable night retainers for at least 1 year. You have two options: Essix Retainers: Made locally at our clinic within 2 hours using a quick dental impression. Invisalign Vivera Retainers: Ordered from Invisalign Poland using a new 3D scan. Remote Assessment & Photo Guide for International Patients If you are considering Invisalign treatment with Dr. İbrahim Cem Özkurt and live abroad, you can send us photos of your smile for a preliminary evaluation and cost estimate. Important Note: This remote evaluation provides an initial estimate only. A definitive treatment plan and exact package selection can only be determined after an in-person clinical and radiological (X-ray) examination at our clinic in Istanbul. How to Take Your Photos Do not take selfies: Selfie-style photos distort angles, lighting, and bite position. Please ask a friend or family member to take the photos for you. Good Lighting: Take photos in a well-lit room or facing natural light. Bite Naturally: Keep your back teeth completely bitten together naturally unless instructed otherwise for arch views. 1. Bite Photos (Teeth Together) These photos allow us to evaluate your bite and the relationship between your upper and lower teeth, which is essential for orthodontic planning. Please make sure you are biting down completely on your back teeth. Photo 1: Front Bite (Anterior View) How to take: Look straight at the camera. Pull your lips back slightly so your front and side teeth are clearly visible while biting down fully on your back teeth. Photo 2: Right Side Bite How to take: Turn your head slightly to the left. Pull your cheek back on the right side so we can see how your back teeth on the right connect when bitten together. Photo 3: Left Side Bite How to take: Turn your head slightly to the right. Pull your cheek back on the left side to show the fit of your back teeth on the left. Photo 4: Lower Angle Front Bite How to take: Bite fully on your back teeth with the camera angled slightly upward from below to show the edge-to-edge relationship of your upper and lower front teeth. 2. Arch Alignment Photos (Mouth Open) These photos show the crowding, spacing, and general alignment of your upper and lower teeth individually. Photo 5: Upper Arch (Top Teeth) How to take: Tilt your head back slightly, open your mouth wide, and point the camera up so the biting surfaces of all your top teeth are visible from front to back. Photo 6: Lower Arch (Bottom Teeth) How to take: Tilt your chin down, open your mouth wide, and point the camera down to capture the biting surfaces of all your bottom teeth from front to back. Where to Send Your Photos Once you have taken these 6 photos, please send them along with your full name and any questions to: WhatsApp: +90 532 179 03 56 Email: Through our website contact form or [email protected]
TOOTH COLOR/CLEAR BRACES
TOOTH COLOR/CLEAR BRACES The leading reason for demanding orthodontic treatment is aesthetics. However the treatment itself may not be that aesthetic for some patients. If you would like to have orthodontic treatment and concerned about the appearance of metal braces, this type of tooth colored ceramic or clear braces are ideal for you. You will have all the advantages of braces over clear aligners with considerably less visibility compared to metal braces. Aesthetic brackets The brackets under this group are called “aesthetic” not because they are aesthetically pleasing but rather less visible compared to metal brackets. These are the choice for most of the adult patients. These brackets are made from a range of different materials. Today the most popular ones are monocrystalline and polycrystalline sapphire brackets. There are also composite resin and zirconia brackets. While less visibility is the top advantage of these braces, they have some disadvantages that your orthodontist can shed some light on these. In orthodontics teeth slide along the archwire. Brackets are the elements between the teeth and the wire. Less frictional force means more teeth movement. Metal to metal friction tends to be smaller than metal to ceramic friction. This means with classical ceramic braces teeth movement would be more difficult. Today, some brands of cristalline and zirconia brackets are as efficient as metal ones in terms of friction. The other disadvatage is that they are more brittle compared to metal ones. This is a disadvantage when applying force to brackets through archwire. Eventhough they may have same disadvantages over metal ones you may choose this type of braces without hesitation. Aesthetic braces tend to be more expensive than metal braces. If you would like to have a relatively faster treatment with these braces, it should be one of the best brands in this field. This means unfortunately a little more expensive treatment.