Victory braces (Victory): characteristics, features, pros and cons

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The Victory bracket system is a development of 3M Unitek (USA), a recognized leader in the production of orthodontic structures. All brand models are made of metal medical alloy. Victory vestibular ligature braces have been used in dentistry for more than ten years and have proven themselves to be super reliable designs that are superior in this parameter to ceramic and plastic analogues. The main users of the products are teenagers, so the manufacturer created not only an effective, but also an original design through the use of ligatures (rubber bands holding the metal arc) of different colors. This marketing ploy may seem strange, but it worked: the guys stopped being ashamed of braces, on the contrary, they began to consider them an adornment that allows them to stand out from the crowd. Several years ago, new Victory Series™ Active SL models appeared in the Victory line of braces. They are made of metal, but are self-ligating and hold the metal arc not with ligatures, but with special clips.

What is unique?

Braces compare favorably with analog devices in the following design features:

• all components of the product are made of high-quality medical alloy of metals that do not oxidize and practically do not cause allergies;
• The main area of ​​the model is designed in such a way that it anatomically copies the shape of the external surface of the organ. This makes its installation easier, and the fit of the product to the tooth is as tight as possible;
• the clamps and platform have a small profile, making the structures almost flat;
• The arches are fastened using highly elastic ligatures. For this purpose, both standard and designed in various color shades are used, which enhance the aesthetic content of the systems. Young patients especially like these options; they are more willing to agree to treatment;
• a mesh is specially applied on the base of the system, thanks to which the adhesion of the adhesive composition and tooth enamel will be of better quality;
• the shape of the wings for attachment to canines and molars is more streamlined in comparison with analogue models from other manufacturers.

What can happen without treatment?

As a rule, patients come to the dental clinic for occlusion correction only when the pathology significantly worsens their appearance, and minor defects are left unattended. This approach is fundamentally wrong, because even small deviations from the norm can lead to deterioration in health:

• uneven distribution of chewing load provokes the development of caries and gingivitis;
• compression of nerve endings due to improper positioning of the jaws causes constantly recurring headaches;
• poor oral hygiene (for example, due to crowded teeth) leads to excessive growth of pathogenic microflora;
• abrasion of enamel, loosening of teeth and even their loss;
• Insufficiently thorough chewing of food provokes diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Advantages

Victory braces have a number of advantages that make the product so popular in the European and Russian markets:

• The latches of the model are very small , they are practically invisible. In addition, they create an additional plus - such devices are easier to care for;
• the thickness of the locks is extremely minimal - this is very important, since most often discomfort during adaptation to the systems occurs precisely in the area of ​​​​contact of the fastening elements with the soft tissues of the mucosa. In this case, the friction force is minimal;
• the bases of the latches are characterized by a mesh structure of about 8 dozen cells , and the clasps themselves look like small barrels - thanks to the curved base, they are in perfect contact with natural organs;
• the presence of large wings ensures the reliability of the arc fastening is several times higher;
• If in other models the dentist applies the adhesive directly during the manipulation, here the glue is initially present in the cells , which is more convenient for both the orthodontist and the patient;
• the product has a fairly high strength coefficient , which eliminates its deformation during use of the structures;
• reasonable cost;
• comfort in use;
• minimum rehabilitation period.

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Features of braces

• Victory braces are conventional metal labial structures. That is, the staples are made of metal; they are fixed to the arch using ligatures or elastic bands. The plates are attached to the outside of the teeth,
• low profile: brackets are created taking into account the anatomical structure of the tooth and are very small in size, which makes them quite comfortable for the patient,
• special shape for premolars: the brackets have a special shape for premolar teeth, which are located after the canines, but in front of the main row of large molars - the wings of the plates are slightly expanded, which allows the structure to be more securely fastened to these teeth,
• APS system with glue on the surface of the bracket plates: the package includes a base with a pre-applied adhesive - a special glue that ensures the most reliable fixation of the bracket on the tooth. Orthodontists note that this significantly saves time on installing braces for both the doctor and the patient. In addition, pre-applied adhesive allows you to place the bracket in the desired location without the use of any additional tools,
• quite high comfort: the manufacturer tried to round and smooth the corners as much as possible. At the same time, the brackets themselves are small in size, despite the presence of fastenings for ligatures - all this makes the process of getting used to metal braces quite quick and simple,
• maximum reliability: Victory metal braces cannot be broken, they do not require adjustments during treatment (unlike ceramic or sapphire braces, which can break if not treated carefully),
• color preservation: braces are not stained and are not subject to any external influences,
• easy removal without damaging the enamel.

Flaws

The main disadvantages of the model, inherent, however, in all designs of this type

• trauma to the mucous membrane during the period of adaptation - despite the fact that the model has smoother contours than the standard versions, the factor of contact between the metal elements of the device is still present. During the use of braces, some of its elements have an irritating effect on the soft tissues of the oral mucosa. Sores, redness and bleeding appear;
• external failure - no matter how modern the braces model is considered, in any case, it is a visible structure that hardly fits into the aesthetic framework.

Manufacturing and installation

On average, one month .

Before installation, the mouth must be sanitized, as well as the removal of plaque, tartar and caries. A diagnosis is carried out and a panoramic photograph of the dentition is taken. In rare cases, if there are severe defects, tooth extraction may be necessary.

The orthopedist creates an impression of the jaws. In a medical laboratory, the system is made from impressions. Next, is installed , which is carried out by an orthodontist.

The procedure for installing victory braces is simple and safe.

Installation takes on average 2 hours and is completed in one visit to a medical specialist. The enamel is practically not damaged. The plates are attached with a special harmless glue, which has a similar composition to the material for filling teeth.

Reference! When using other brace systems, the medical specialist independently applies glue before installing the bracket; in the Victory system, the cells of the base are filled with glue in advance (at the production stage). The attachment procedure takes place in a short time, which is convenient for both the doctor and the patient.

Anesthesia is not required , since the procedure is practically painless and is limited to slight discomfort during fixation of the arc into the grooves. After installation, moderate aching pain may be felt in the first 2-3 days During this period, it is recommended to use painkillers, dental gel, and rinse the mouth with warm herbal decoction or salted water. If pain does not go away, consultation with an orthopedic doctor is required.

Attention! a complete examination is required .

Diagnostics

The first stage of treatment is diagnostic procedures. Within this stage:

• Prepare control plaster models for diagnostics.
• Myotonometry is performed, during which the tone of the masticatory muscles is measured and the effectiveness of bite correction is assessed.
• Masticography is performed - diagnostics of the amplitude of movements of the lower jaw.
• Disproportions and the nature of pathologies are determined.

Preparatory activities

The next stage - preparatory activities - includes the selection of individual plates, therapeutic exercises, and preparation of the periodontium for the installation of braces.

Before installing the structure, the orthodontist must take care of the complete sanitation of the oral cavity, cleaning of stones, plaque, and elimination of caries. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove one or more teeth.

Installation

The procedure then consists of several successive steps:

• Preparation of an impression of the jaw, on the basis of which the bracket system is produced.
• Installation of an orthopedic structure.

In general, installing the system is a fairly simple and reliable procedure, but at the same time it takes a lot of time.

Duration of therapy

The period for diagnosing and installing the structure, as well as the mandatory period of wearing it, depends on the complexity of the defect.

The installation of the system itself takes about 2 hours, and almost any doctor can perform it. In especially severe cases, the procedure may take 3 hours.

As for the timing of treatment, it directly depends on the initial condition of the patient’s teeth. The average period is six months. To consolidate the results, you will need to devote approximately the same amount of time to wearing the retainer.

Adaptation period

Adaptation occurs individually for everyone. For some, it may take only two days to get used to it, while others will take painkillers all week.

It all depends on the complexity of the defects and individual characteristics.

During the adaptation period you can use :

• painkillers;
• dental gel;
• rinsing the mouth with a warm decoction of chamomile, calendula, sage (can be replaced with regular lightly salted water).

If pain and irritation do not go away within 7 days, you should urgently consult your orthopedic surgeon.

Operating principle of the system

The principle of operation of the system for correcting malocclusion defects is that a certain pressure force is constantly exerted on the organs in order to further orient them to the correct position.

Participating in this process are:

• arcs;
• clamps;
• rings;
• elastic ligatures.

Using a special adhesive component, micro-locks are mounted separately to each fragment of the dentition.

Using an arc made of wire, they are connected into a solid system and fixed with ligatures and rings. Under the force of pressure, the devices straighten, setting the direction of the organs, and they gradually acquire the correct position.

How to care for orthodontic appliances

If you do not properly care for the braces system during the correction course, the pathogenic microflora accumulated on it will cause caries and more serious dental diseases.
Rules to follow:

• Be sure to brush or rinse your mouth after every meal or drink (except for regular drinking water);
• When cleaning, use special devices: brushes for braces, floss (dental floss), irrigator.

To avoid mechanical breakdowns of the system, orthodontists do not advise chewing gum, eating sticky foods (marshmallows, dried fruits), not gnawing nuts and seeds, not biting hard apples, carrots, etc. Following these recommendations will help maintain the integrity of the orthodontic structure throughout the entire correction period. course.

Indications

The main indications for the use of Victory braces are:

• any deviations in bite, regardless of the degree of complexity of the pathology;
• the patient’s high requirements for the duration of the course of treatment - in this situation they are minimal;
• no age restrictions - the procedure is recommended for both children and adults;
• external content - in terms of aesthetics, the designs are considered the most attractive option for correcting the bite using this method.

Indications for use

Braces improve the lives of many people, relieving them of various pathologies. Orthodontists recommend that patients install corrective systems in the following clinical cases :

• pathology of the structure of the dentition;
• congenital crooked teeth;
• curvature of several teeth;
• abnormal milk bite (in children);
• breathing problems as a result of an abnormal bite.

Important! The length of time you need to wear braces depends on your dental history. For minor defects, treatment takes several months , for serious defects - several years .

From what age can it be used?

Orthodontic treatment using braces is possible if the child’s permanent teeth have erupted and an x-ray examination has recorded the completion of the formation of their roots (about 2 years after eruption) - weak roots will not withstand the load .

Doctors usually wait for the second molar to appear in the dental arch (at 12-14 years of age). The bone tissue of the jaws finishes developing by the age of 15-16 years. Therefore, braces are most often used during adolescence.

But the psychological preparation of the child, his attitude towards labor-intensive treatment and the troubles associated with it are also important.

As part of the diagnosis , the following is performed:

• production of control and diagnostic plaster models ,
• myotonometry (measurement of the tone of the masticatory muscles, which affects the success of bite correction),
• masticationography (study of the amplitude of movements of the lower jaw),
• anthropometric measurements of the facial and jaw bones to identify imbalances,
• conducting tests to determine the effectiveness of chewing function for a specific pathology,
• X-ray examination of the bones of the facial skeleton in different projections and much more.

Preparatory activities include :

• making individual orthodontic plates or wearing trainers >;
• therapeutic myogymnastics , aimed at the proper development of the muscles of the face and neck;
• preparing the periodontium (periodontal tissues) for wearing braces - after all, the entire load when correcting the position of the teeth will fall on the periodontium.

The Victory system is suitable for the treatment of anomalies in children and adolescents due to the fact that it contains metal braces, which, according to reviews, are not prone to breakage, and are also small in size .

There are no restrictions for adults - moving and straightening teeth is possible at any age.

Treatment

Correction of malocclusion defects using this method consists of a series of sequential manipulations, which are conventionally classified as preparatory, basic, treatment, and dismantling of the structure.

Preparation period

At this stage perform:

• diagnostics - determines the clinical picture of the pathology, whether there are contraindications for installation, whether the gums are susceptible to periodontal disease or other inflammatory tissue diseases. A visual examination, x-ray examination, and in complicated situations - CT scan are performed;
• Taking impressions is done using a special component that accurately copies the relief of the organs. Then, using computer programs, the system is simulated and the treatment plan is determined. All information is sent to the manufacturer for production of the model;
• While the manufacturers are working, the doctor sanitizes the cavity , replaces old fillings with new ones, and eliminates the manifestations of caries.

Installation

The manipulation takes about 1.5-2 hours depending on the clinical situation of the pathology and is carried out in several stages :

• preliminary cleaning of the surface of the teeth with a special mass, with thorough rinsing with water;
• treatment of enamel with orthophosphoric acid. Its goal is to maximize the porosity of the surface for better bonding of the system elements to the dental surface. Keep the composition for half a minute, then wash off;
• the surface is thoroughly dried;
• Before fixing the device, the doctor makes markings for each segment using special markers;
• installation - performed either classically or indirectly. In the first case, each element is attached independently - it is treated with glue and fixed to the surface of the teeth. After this, the organ is treated with a lamp. In the second, the segments are attached to the mouthguard and also treated with a lamp. When the glue has dried and the surfaces have set, place an arc and secure them with elastic ligatures;
• The final stage is removing fragments of adhesive and polishing the teeth. In some cases, remineralization is carried out.

Adaptation after installation

In the first few days there may be a slight pain syndrome that goes away spontaneously. To make it easier, use:

• painkillers;
• special gels with a cooling effect;
• rinsing with herbal solutions.

If the condition does not improve after a week, you should consult a specialist.

Bite correction

The longest stage. It begins from the day the braces are installed and ends with their removal. During the correction process, only thin arches with good elastic properties will be used so that the pressure on the teeth is minimal. As treatment progresses, their position gradually levels out.

To make the result as stable as possible, the arc is changed to another one with greater rigidity . The degree of pressure becomes more aggressive, and the bite returns to normal.

The duration of treatment depends on the degree of development of the pathology - on average, it is about six months. It will take another six months to use retainers so that the corrected organs remember the correct position.

Removing braces

This procedure is the shortest and is performed according to the standard procedure :

• removal of ligatures;
• dismantling the arc;
• removal of fasteners;
• polishing the surface of the teeth followed by remineralization.

Duration of treatment

Treatment with Victory braces takes place in the shortest possible time. Since the structures are all-metal, the friction between the arch and the brackets is minimal, and the impact on the teeth is as precise and uniform as possible. Naturally, the duration of treatment with braces will depend primarily on the initial condition of the teeth, but on average you will have to wear the braces for six months or more. Then, during the retention period, a retainer must be installed on the teeth for a period equal to or longer than the main stage of treatment. This is necessary to consolidate the result - so that the teeth do not return to their original state.

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Care

Maintenance of structures is quite simple and does not require complex manipulations. For their full service, it is enough to follow the following recommendations:

• brush your teeth at least twice a day;
• After eating, be sure to rinse your mouth to remove food fragments. It is advisable to use special means - this way you can avoid inflammatory processes of the gums;
• additionally use dental floss to clean interdental spaces;

Should be excluded:

• chewing gum;
• too hot or, on the contrary, cold drinks;
• nuts, seeds;
• sticky, hard products.

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Stages of treatment

The first and very important stage is diagnosis. The following examinations are required:

• CT scan;
• teleradiography;
• casts of both jaws and making models;
• photographs of the dentition and face.

Based on the data obtained, the doctor identifies indications (or contraindications) and plans the course of treatment. The preparatory stage includes complete sanitation of the oral cavity, i.e., if necessary, the teeth and periodontium are treated, and professional cleaning is performed.

The braces are then attached to the patient's teeth and the correction process begins. During this period, monthly visits to the clinic are required. At the appointment, the orthodontist adjusts the power arc. Once the planned result is achieved, the braces are removed, and the patient wears a retention device for a certain time, which allows the effect to be consolidated. The duration of the retention period is determined by the doctor.

Prices

Despite the fact that this procedure is not cheap, in comparison with analog systems from competing companies, Victory will cost the patient somewhat less. costs about 30 thousand rubles.

If you break down the amount into all components, the price breakdown will look like this:

• preparatory procedures – from 1,000 rubles;
• diagnostics – from 2,500;
• preparatory activities – from 3,000 rubles;
• the cost of braces is from 23,000 rubles.

Cost of treatment

If the advantages of Victory braces over other well-known systems are obvious, then one more important question needs to be clarified - how much does treatment with their use cost and how the prices compare to the cost of similar services in relation to other models.

Often, when planning treatment, patients only find out the cost of installing braces in their mouth, without taking into account the cost of the preliminary examination and the mandatory preparatory and final treatment.

It is difficult to give specific numbers, but it will be possible to determine the price range , so:

• An initial visit to an orthodontist for a visual examination and identification of anomalies of the dentofacial system - 1-1.5 thousand rubles. (in some companies the consultation is free);
• A thorough diagnostic examination - 12.5-20.0 thousand rubles.
• The cost of preparatory measures for the treatment of children under 14 years of age will amount to from 80 to 100 thousand rubles, for adults - 100-120 thousand rubles.
  Moreover, when treating complex cases, its cost will increase by approximately 40 thousand. These figures depend on the objective condition of the patient’s dentition.
• buy Victory metal braces along with their installation on one jaw for 23-27 thousand rubles.

After the correction is completed, retainers are installed on the inside of the dentition for a long time, preventing the teeth from moving to their previous position.

Photo: installed Victory self-ligating braces

It should be noted that while fixing Victory braces on teeth is slightly higher than the cost of installing metal locks of other systems, it turns out to be cheaper than sapphire and ceramic braces.

For comparison:

• Installation of self-ligating braces of the Damon Q system, as well as Smartclip or 3M, taking into account regular follow-up – 140-165 thousand rubles.
• Incognito gold braces with supervision – 370 thousand rubles.
• Invisalign aligners – 450 thousand rubles. on two jaws.

Victory braces are a good choice. Many people find it difficult to decide on orthodontic treatment for many reasons. This includes the fear of attracting the attention of others with metal elements of braces, the considerable cost of services, and the reluctance to cause inconvenience to oneself for such a long period of time.

But those who were able to overcome all difficulties receive a well-deserved reward in the form of a beautiful bite, healthy gums, good functioning of the digestive tract and increased self-esteem.