An orthodontist is a dentist who specializes in diagnosing and treating malocclusions, which are mis-alignments of the teeth, jaws, or both. Following dental school, an orthodontist completes several years of full-time additional training under the direct supervision of experienced orthodontists.
The orthodontist will align teeth respect to the surrounding soft tissues, with or without movement of the underlying bones (which can be moved either through orthopedic or orthognathic movements). Orthopedic movement of the jaws is attained through growth modification of one or both jaws of growing children only. Several applainces are utilized for this; including functional appliances, headgear, facemasks, and elastics. Orthopedic appliances can influence the development of an adolescent's profile and give an improved aesthetic and functional result.
DIRECTORY OF SPECIALISTS
DENTAL ORTHODONTICS
Integrated Orthodontics & Maxillofacial Surgery
Ortodontics for adults and children - Handling of facial growth alterations - Early diagnosis of dental alterations - Corrective Surgery for Growth Anomalies - Dental Cosmetics - Dental Implants - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Facial Prosthetics Breast External Prosthesis and handling of cancer sequels.
Dr. Manuel Alberto Burbano Salazar
Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology
Dr. Marcela Urdinola Vidal
Specialist in Orthodontics
CLINICA
DE ORTODONCIA & ESPECIALIDADES
Dr. José Ricardo Vargas Molano
Member of the Sociedad Colombiana de Ortodoncia Integral Smile Design - Oral Rehabilitation - Oral
Implants
Orthodontics for Children and Adluts - Cosmetic Dentistry
Tooth whitening
