It is well known that orthodontics can improve the deep overbite deformity of teeth, but in the process of correcting buckteeth, flat guidance or jaw pads are needed. Which method can improve the flat guide and jaw pad? If you don't know, it is recommended to make clear the difference between the two.

If you want to make a flat guide or a jaw pad, you should first see that the two functions are the same in orthodontics

The function of flat guide is to lower the front teeth and increase the rear teeth , mainly to solve the problem that the upper teeth cover the lower teeth and the teeth protrude. The principle is to prevent the plastic flat guide of the upper jaw, resist the front teeth during chewing, make the rear teeth have room to rise, and make the front teeth and rear teeth at the same level.

The jaw pad is used to open the occlusal space, relax the key of the temporomandibular, and reduce the wear of the upper and lower teeth. The principle is to place a 2mm thick occlusal plate between the upper and lower teeth to separate the occlusion, so that the muscles can forget the original occlusal habits and reconstruct a new closed relationship between the upper and lower teeth.

Having seen the difference between the two, the difference between them is clearer.

Different wearing time - the flat guide is generally worn for 3-4 months; The jaw pad generally takes 6-9 months. The flat guide has more advantages in wearing time.

Different positions - the flat guide is mainly worn on the maxilla, and the jaw pad is between the maxilla and the mandible (posterior tooth area). In fact, in the early stage, both of them have large tongues that can't pronounce clearly and are uncomfortable.

Different functions - the flat guide is mainly used to adjust the irregular state of the upper and lower teeth, so that the teeth can return to normal without changing the horizontal distance; The jaw pad can change the occlusal state and the balance of the two joints through adjustment, especially the temporomandibular joint disorder. The effect of orthodontic jaw pad is better.

No matter which method is suitable for flat guide and jaw pad, they play a very important role in deep overbite/buckteeth correction. Therefore, when choosing, you can choose the appropriate one according to the doctor's suggestions of the regular hospital and the difference between the jaw pad and the guide.