

Teens are the largest group of orthodontic patients, covering 60-70% of patients. The appropriate time for the onset of orthodontic treatment of adolescents is just before last teeth' apoptosis, approximately at the age of 11-12.
Orthodontic treatment of adolescents involves welding of fixed mechanisms to all permanent teeth in order to settle them in the most functional and aesthetic position in relation to both smile and face profile. Patient collaboration both during the treatment and during the retention phase of the therapeutic effect is considered necessary to achieve the best possible result in the shortest possible time and to maintain the therapeutic effect over the long term.
Orthodontic treatment and proper tooth positioning combined with very good oral hygiene are the best guarantee for both the longevity of the teeth and the quality of life of the individual.