Experts explained the growing demand for bite treatment after 30 years

Adult patients have become one of the fastest growing categories in orthodontics: people over the age of 30 are increasingly seeking bite correction not only for aesthetics, but also to preserve dental and joint health. On August 2, experts in the field of orthodontics told Izvestia about this.

A few years ago, bite treatment was mainly associated with childhood and adolescence, but now the situation is changing. Adult patients are increasingly turning to clinics because of problems that were formed in childhood, but have become more noticeable with age.

Crowding of teeth, gaps between them and improper closing of the jaws may not cause serious complaints for a long time, but over time they lead to uneven load on the teeth, enamel abrasion, gum inflammation, pain in the temporomandibular joint and headaches.

"Over the past seven to eight years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of adult patients, especially those aged 28-45 years. Many of them come for transparent aligners. People no longer want to put up with an imperfect bite that affects self-esteem and health. Modern technologies make it possible to carry out treatment comfortably and unnoticeably to others, which is especially important for active professionals," said orthodontist Udo Winzheimer.

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The expert noted that the development of transparent aligners, ceramic and lingual braces, as well as digital technologies have made treatment more comfortable and predictable. Thanks to 3D scanning and computer modeling, patients can see the expected result in advance.

"Adult patients tend to be more responsible about treatment and doctor's recommendations. For many of them, bite correction is an old dream that they have been pursuing for many years. In addition, they pay for the treatment themselves, so they approach each stage more consciously and better understand the value of the result," added Udo Winzheimer.

In Russia, the interest in orthodontic treatment in adults also continues to grow. According to Emeline Shevchuk, Director of Digital Diagnostics and Clinical Support at EUROKAPPA, artificial intelligence technologies are becoming an additional factor in the development of the direction.

"The development of AI technologies will also increase interest in treatment: even before it begins, the patient will be able to see the expected and predictable result in his case. There are already artificial intelligence models that allow you to "animate" a photo of a particular patient in a video format and show how he will look with even teeth," Shevchuk said.

Irina Skibina, a dentist at the Atribyut clinic, told Izvestia on June 27 that during the vacation period, many Russians experience toothache away from home and do not always have the opportunity to quickly get to a specialist. In such situations, some people try to alleviate the condition with the help of folk methods, but such self-medication often leads to complications.