The cheapest option of fixed braces would be the metal bracket in combination with the metal archwire. The ceramic brackets and NiTi archwires are associated with more costs.

The pure material costs for fixed braces are approx. 100 CHF and 500 CHF

It is also worth mentioning that the cost of treating one jaw is lower than both dental arches.

Before proceeding to the actual treatment, a treatment plan must be drawn up (scan impression, photos, diagnostic findings, X-ray, etc.).

Most of the planning for conventional braces is carried out by the dentist treating the patient.

With the attachment of the brackets begins the tooth adjustment with fixed braces. For simple cases it can take half an hour, for complex cases it can take two hours.

The cost here varies from 300 - 1600 CHF+ depending on the number of brackets and complexity.

There are adjustments or replacement of the ligatures (wires around the brackets) and archwire. Depending on the complexity and type of brackets and archwire, 2-week to 4-week check-up and adjustment appointments are necessary. The main part of the total cost of fixed braces is due to long treatment time and several adjustment sessions.

In general, it can be stated that treatment with increasing complexity and duration is associated with higher costs for fixed braces.

The difference is not very big for the simplest cases. However, the cost of fixed braces increases relatively quickly for moderately severe cases.

At this point it is worth mentioning that the very complex cases are more likely to be solved with fixed braces.