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What has the author K G Isaacson written?
K. G. Isaacson has written: 'Introduction to Fixed Appliances' 'Removable orthodontic appliances' -- subject(s): Removable Orthodontic appliances
What has the author Ira M Klemons written?
Ira M. Klemons has written: 'Chronic head and facial pain and dysfunction' -- subject(s): Diseases, Headache, Orthodontic appliances, Removable, Removable Orthodontic appliances, Temporomandibular joint
What has the author Ram S Nanda written?
Ram S. Nanda has written: 'Biomechanics in orthodontics' -- subject(s): Biomechanics, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Appliances, Therapy, Orthodontic appliances, Malocclusion
Is hyperactive mentalis a disadvantage of fixed appliance treatment in orthodontics?
the disadvantages of Orthodontic appliances
What are the types of appliances use in orthodontics?
Generally there are 3 types of appliances used: 1) Fixed appliance - bands and brackets are temporarily fixed to the teeth 2) Removable appliance - appliance an be removed from the mouth for cleaning 3) Functional appliance - this help to modify the growth of jaws when the body is growing. It can be fixed or removable.
First orthodontic braces?
ribbon arch
What is the physical description of a retainer?
The fee in cash or cheque paid to retain a professional adviser. Or An appliance used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
What is the definition of a space maintainer?
Space maintainer-- An orthodontic appliance that is worn to prevent adjacent teeth from moving into the space left by an unerupted or prematurely lost tooth.
Is the strait wire technology new in orthodontics?
The straightwire orthodontic appliances (also known as the comtemporary edgewise appliance) was invented by Larry Andrews in 1979. He based his appliance by studying 120 "normal" patients with good occlusion and perfect alignment.
What is a Nance appliance used for?
A nance appliance is an orthodontic appliance that is cemented to the upper molar teeth. It extends to the palate and an acrylic button is modified to the fit of the patients palate (an impression is necessary in order for a lab technician to construct this appliance). This holds the molars in position so that the extraction space can be used to correct crowding (rather than the posterior teeth moving forwards and using up the extraction space).
Who can put on orthosis in ny?
An orthosis is the name given to an orthodontic appliance such as braces. In NY, an orthodontist will be needed in order to put one on. You can check the local yellow pages to find one in your area.
What does MBT stand for in orthodontics?
Its one of the more commonly used orthodontic appliance systems. It was developed by Drs. McLaughlin, Bennett, and Trevisi. Hence the three letter acronym MBT. Hope this helps.
