Comprehensive Orthodontics

MBT Philosophy

The British Comprehensive Orthodontics MBT philosophy is the traditional, classical orthodontic system. This is a very rigorous approach to teeth straightening which involves performing a Royal London space analysis and on which the specialist MOrth Royal college in orthodontics exams in based.

Sometimes to straighten teeth you will need to make extractions. This creates space for re-alignment and this is one of the key factors taken into account during our assessments.

Dr Lourens Bester, lead clinician in our team, has completed extensive training in comprehensive orthodontics and is pleased to bring his experience to bear when assessing patients and deciding on the most appropriate method for straightening their teeth.

There are some brands of orthodontics which have been extremely successful with marketing their techniques direct to the general public as well as to dentists; however those techniques aren’t always the most suitable for a particular treatment case.

We take pride in guiding our patients towards the most suitable treatment for their needs and where possible, providing alternatives so a fully informed choice can be made. We will listen to your preferences and where clinically acceptable, try to follow them. However, where we believe an alternative technique will deliver a better result, we will advise.

This is where our fundamental training in comprehensive orthodontics is a real advantage. We are able to off a “full mouth” detailed analysis and offer a more comprehensive solution in situations where a “fast” straightening technique may not be advisable. We will also be pleased to offer advice about the pros and cons of all the braces alternatives available to you.