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Orthodontist

Orthodontics in Tbilisi

Correcting the position of the teeth with braces or aligners.

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Stages

How it goes

  1. Consultation
  2. Diagnostics and planning
  3. The treatment period
  4. Retaining the result

A detailed treatment plan is set at consultation, after examination and diagnostics.

A treatment room at the clinic

What this covers

Procedures

Assessment

Orthodontist consultation
Assessment of alignment, bite and jaw relationship, and a plan.
Orthodontic diagnosis
Clinical assessment, photographs, radiographs and digital scanning.

Braces

Braces treatment
Correcting tooth position and bite with fixed appliances.
Metal braces
The classic, effective system for alignment and bite correction.
Ceramic braces
An aesthetic system close to tooth colour and less visible.
Sapphire braces
Transparent aesthetic brackets with a discreet appearance.
Self-ligating braces
A modern system using a specialised locking mechanism.

Aligners

Clear aligners
Straightening with a series of clear removable aligners.
Digital aligner treatment planning
Digital modelling of tooth movement and staged planning.

Children and growth

Paediatric orthodontics
Monitoring jaw and tooth development in children.
Early orthodontic treatment
Timely correction of jaw development during growth.
Removable orthodontic appliances
Individually made removable appliances for the dental arches.
Functional orthodontic appliances
Appliances used during growth to correct jaw relationship.

Arch expansion

Dental arch expansion
Correcting the width of the upper or lower arch.
Palatal expansion appliance
Correcting a narrow upper jaw with a specialised expander.

Correcting the bite

Treatment of dental crowding
Correcting overlapping teeth caused by lack of space.
Closure of spaces between teeth
Orthodontic closure of gaps and spacing.
Deep bite treatment
Correcting excessive vertical overlap of the front teeth.
Open bite treatment
Correcting teeth that do not meet when the jaw closes.
Crossbite treatment
Correcting crossbite caused by tooth or jaw position.
Distal occlusion correction
Managing the relationship between upper and lower jaws.
Mesial occlusion correction
Treating malocclusion with the lower jaw positioned forward.

Complex cases

Orthodontic eruption of impacted teeth
Bringing teeth retained in gum or bone into the arch.
Orthodontic mini-implants
Extra anchorage for controlling complex tooth movement.
Orthodontic-surgical treatment planning
Combined orthodontic and surgical planning for complex cases.

Finishing and retention

Braces removal
Removing the appliance and planning the retention stage.
Retainer
Fixed or removable retainers holding the result achieved.
Fixed retainer
A thin wire behind the teeth maintaining the result.
Removable retention tray
A clear custom tray holding the teeth in position.
Orthodontic treatment monitoring
Regular review, adjustment of the orthodontic appliance and assessment of progress.

A real case

Before and after

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A real case. Every case is individual.

Who performs it

Orthodontics

  • Dr Lasha GogashviliOrthodontist Languages: Georgian, Russian, English
    Qualifications
    Education
    • School No. 2 (2004–2016) — gold medal for graduating with distinction, awarded by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia
    • Faculty of Dentistry, Tbilisi State Medical University (2016–2021)
    • President's Scholarship (rank 1) in all ten semesters
    • Residency (2021–2023) at the A. Urushadze Dental Clinic, Tbilisi State Medical University (Prof. Nato Mosemghvdlishvili)
    Training
    • Dr Youliia Velentii — Beyond Braces (2026)
    • Dr Dania Tamimi — Radiographic Diagnosis of the Craniofacial Complex for Dentistry (2024)
    • Diana Boangar — TAD biomechanics, treatment of the sagittal, vertical and transversal plane malocclusions (2024)
    • Sebastian Baumgaertel — TAD Biomechanics (2022)
    • Perio and Peri-implant Studio — N. Abashidze's course in periodontology (2021–2022)
    • K. Mardaleishvili Medical Centre — orthognathic surgery (2018–2019)
    Conferences
    • PerioTbilisi 2021 (2021)
    • Tbilisi International Conference, Radix (2021)
    • Tbilisi International Ophthalmology Conference, TIOC (2019)
    • Conference “Autoimmune diseases and vaccination” (2019)
    • Conference “Challenges of modern dentistry and rational ways to meet them” (2019)
    Experience
    • MedSmile — orthodontist (2026 to date)
    • Painless Dentistry dental clinic — orthodontist (2026 to date)
    • Medius dental clinic — orthodontist, temporomandibular joint physiotherapy and rehabilitation (2022 to date)
    • Dens dental clinic, Batumi — orthodontist (2022–2024)
    • GlobalMed multi-profile clinic — orthodontist and professor's assistant (2023–2024)
    • Medius dental clinic — junior doctor and professor's assistant (2021–2022)
    • Dental World dental clinic — professor's assistant (2020–2023)
    • High Technology Medical Centre — doctor's assistant (2019)
    • Mardaleishvili Medical Centre — clinical practice (2018, 2019)
    Publications
    • Co-author of the Georgian edition of Contemporary Orthodontics (William R. Proffit) (2025)
    • Co-author of the article “Biodegradable adhesive tissue glue”, presented at the Tbilisi International Ophthalmology Conference, TIOC (2019)

The clinic is led by Dr Nikoloz Lortkipanidze, maxillofacial surgeon and implantologist.

Patient experiences

5.0 55 Google reviews Checked 3 October 2026 All 55 reviews on Google →

Professional, easy to access and friendly doctor. Dr. Nikoloz provided swift and high quality service for reasonable fee. Definitely would recommend!

Luka Darchia3 months ago Original

We needed some urgent treatment for an infection. They accepted us on the spot as they had availability and finished in short time. It's nice they speak English too.

Vugar Aliev9 months ago Original

Best service, punctuality and discipline, 100% cleanliness and sterility.

Ciyvi Ciyvidze9 months ago Translated from Georgian

I am very satisfied with several visits to the clinic, especially with the professional service of the surgeon.

marechi gagoshashvili2 months ago Translated from Georgian

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