For correction, the doctor asked you for an anti-nail?
Don’t be afraid. It’s an artifact!
Some people go into orthodontics and the doctor says, “You need an anti-nail!”
Does that sound scary?
But in fact, the anti-nail is a very common thing in the correction process, afraid of friends will look down, today Minxi dental Hospital orthodontists to give us a good science…
¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª About anchorage nails, orthodontists are like this: not everyone’s correction needs bone nails, but do not encounter excessive worry, listen to the doctor’s advice is very important!
Here’s a good introduction to anchorage nails!
What is an anchorage nail?
Mini bone nails (abbreviated as bone nails, circled above) are temporary mini implants that are inserted into alveolar bone.
Because of superior function and simple implantation, it has become an increasingly popular auxiliary tool for corrective treatment in recent years.
At the end of the correction, the nail is removed, and the nail gap will heal on its own.
Both domestic and foreign research reports have shown that bone nails can safely and effectively help correction treatment.
The anchorage nail does these things and what it does is it provides a fixed source of force, which helps pull the tooth.
It is an important factor to achieve high quality and successful orthodontic treatment that the teeth should be moved and the teeth should not be moved.
Does it hurt to get an anti-nail?
Many friends who wear braces say, “Oh my God…
It must have hurt a lot when it hit the bone!”
In fact, it doesn’t hurt at all!
Getting a shot is like getting a shot.
There are not many pain-sensing nerve endings in the alveolar bone, and there is no obvious pain after the anesthetic wears off.
And after anchorage is finished, there will be no bleeding under normal circumstances, and the tooth will become beautiful slowly 24 hours a day.
How to care for anchorage nails?
Anchorage nails should also be cleaned with a toothbrush to maintain the health of the surrounding soft tissues and reduce the chance of inflammation and release.
After listening to the orthodontist’s explanation, is it no longer afraid of anchorage nails?
In fact, no matter what treatment you do, it is important to trust your doctor and follow his advice!
Of course, the premise is to choose a regular professional stomatological hospital!
