Surgical Orthodontics
Dr. Heinz and his team take pride in their comprehensive approach to achieving beautiful and functional smiles. Part of that approach means offering a range of innovative treatments tailored to each of our patient’s unique needs, including surgical orthodontic procedures. Dr. Heinz is able to treat even the most complex orthodontic cases with surgical orthodontics.
Dr. Heinz evaluates each patient’s specific concerns and treatment goals and takes a personalized approach to create a comprehensive treatment plan integrating orthodontic techniques with surgical intervention. Dr. Heinz can use surgical orthodontics to correct issues like severe misalignments, jaw discrepancies, and extreme bite problems, enhancing the aesthetic and function of your smile
TADs Treatment
TADS, Orthodontic Temporary Anchorage Devices, are small, biocompatible devices made from titanium that provide stability for patients during treatment. Dr. Heinz places TADS into the jawbone to create an anchor point for teeth to move more precisely and efficiently. TADS aren’t always necessary but are used in conjunction with braces or aligners to accomplish more complex orthodontic movement.
FAQ
What is a Temporary Anchorage Device?
At Heinz Orthodontics, serving Grand Rapids and Rockford MI, we use Temporary Anchorage Devices, also known as TADs, to assist us in correcting severe orthodontic issues. TADS are small surgical implants that provide additional support by acting as an anchorage point during orthodontic treatment. TADs are made of medical-grade titanium and are surgically placed into one intentional point in the jawbone. TADs help control the movement of teeth and can side other appliances, such as traditional braces, in efficiently and effectively correcting orthodontic issues.
The temporary anchorage device offers Dr. Heinz more precise and accurate control over tooth movement, especially in complex cases like extreme bite misalignments or excessive gaps and spacing issues. Once the TADs have done their job, Dr. Heinz can easily remove them once they have served their purpose. TADs are another device that assists Dr. Heinz and his team in providing patients with the smile of their dreams.
How do TADs work?
Dr. Heinz will place the temporary anchorage device into your jawbone in a minimally invasive surgery so they can act as anchors for your appliances. With TADs, Dr. Heinz can achieve orecise tooth movement and correct severe orthodontic issues, giving you the smile of your dreams in no time!
Do TADs hurt or cause discomfort?
You may experience some discomfort or pain right after your TADs but it can be resolved with over-the-counter pain reliever and should return no normal shortly.
Who needs surgical orthodontic treatment?
Because each patient has a unique smile, they receive a unique treatment plan, making it hard to estimate the average treatment time. Most patients stay in their TADs for a few months before Dr. Heinz will remove them and continue treatment.
