Functional Appliances Posted February 25, 2019 by lekejakupi These are appliances meant to influence the development of the jaws. Restraint or stimulation of growth can be achieved if
Fixed Appliances Posted February 25, 2019 by lekejakupi The bracket is a piece of shaped metal or ceramic that serves as the “handle” that allows us to grab
Metal Braces Posted February 25, 2019 by lekejakupi Metal braces are the most used type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. They straighten your
Ceramic Braces Posted February 25, 2019 by lekejakupi Ceramic brackets are made of ceramic and are therefore less visible on teeth than metal brackets. For this reason, ceramic
Elastic ligatures Posted February 25, 2019 by lekejakupi Elastic ligatures are small rings that keep the archwire in the bracket. They can be in different colors and that
Elastics (Rubber Bands) Posted February 25, 2019 by lekejakupi Elastics are worn as instructed. They can be combined in different colors, and can be worn from upper to the
Separators or Spacers Posted February 25, 2019 by lekejakupi They are called also doughnuts and may be placed between teeth to push them apart so that orthodontic bands may
Headgear Posted February 25, 2019 by lekejakupi Headgear is an appliance that aids in correcting severe bite problems. One part of headgear is intraoral (in the mouth),
Facemask and reverse-pull headgear Posted February 25, 2019 by lekejakupi It is used to pull the maxilla (the upper jaw), when it is underdeveloped. It consists of metal frame and
Palatal expander Posted February 25, 2019 by lekejakupi The palatal expander “expands” the upper jaw by putting gentle pressure on your upper teeth each time the screw is