She has participated in conducting a randomized clinical trial concerning retention treatment protocols following orthodontic treatment with the twin block functional appliance, the results of which she has presented at international conferences. She has also trained at the orthodontic clinics of a leading Malaysian university and at the Kota Bharu government hospital.
Most people seek orthodontic treatment
as a means to achieving a beautiful smile. In addition to improving
esthetics however, aligning crooked or protruding teeth plays an
important role in maintaining their health and function. For children
who are still growing, orthodontics may also help improve any
discrepancies in their jaw relationship.
The Orthodontic department at Al Lulu
Medical Center offers a wide range of treatment options to suit
individual patient needs, for both children and adults.
These include:
1) Functional appliances For growing children who require jaw relationship correction/skeletal growth modification.
2) Removable appliances For correction of minor displacements in tooth position.
3) Fixed appliance treatment To
correct irregularities in tooth position including crowding, spacing and
rotations. Stainless steel, ceramic (clear) and self ligating brackets
are available.
4) Clear aligners For patients for whom
aesthetics are a priority, aligners offer a solution for treating tooth
irregularities without the need to place steel brackets. Depending on
the problem, one to two years are usually necessary to complete
orthodontic treatment. During this time, patients will need to come to
the clinic every four to six weeks for follow up appointments. After
the teeth have been straightened and the patient is happy with their
smile, the braces will be removed and replaced by a retainer. The
function of a retainer is to hold the teeth in place until they are
stable in their new position. A retainer comes in many forms; it may be
removable or cemented to the back side of teeth where it cannot be seen.
It may be made of acrylic, plastic or stainless steel. The orthodontist
will advise the patient about the type of retainer best suited for
their case. Removable retainers have to be worn for a minimum of one
year. First time consultation with theorthodontist is free. Patients
are welcome to visit and discuss their need for orthodontic treatment,
its benefits, optimum timing and treatment options.
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