An orthodontics process, deals with the study, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of abnormal shape, position, relation and function of dento maxillofacial structures.

Orthodontic treatment can be performed in various ways depending on the type of forces that are applied, they are mainly:

- Technical fixed by fixed appliances which is made to adhere to the teeth (bands and brackets) which are firmly anchor a thin elastic metal alloy arches (nickel-titanium) through a set of elements ligatures.

- The removable, allowing be removed from the mouth by the patient. This allows you to take them off during the oral hygiene and meals.

- The aligners with splints can be removed by the patient and has the virtue of being almost imperceptible, are intended for minor alignment of the teeth.