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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.
What is an acyrlic occlusal appliance?
An acrylic occlusal appliance is a plastic-like device manufactured on the order of a dentist to prevent wearing away of the teeth due to clenching or grinding. It is made to fit the specific mouth for which it was made.
When you get braces for your 6 front teeth will your back teeth move too?
No not unless you have braces or some other appliance moving your bottom teeth.
How many rows of functional teeth do shark have?
2-3
Can wearing braces too long keep the teeth from meeting?
No, but the teeth will start to overlap.
You have overcrowding of front teeth your braces have moved your teeth but there is gaps in your front teeth will they close?
Your orthodontist should be able to close all gaps and get your teeth to align perfectly
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).
What does Odontotripsis mean?
Odontotripsis is the wearing away of your teeth.
What is the name of process by which the teeth move in a functional position in the oral cavity?
Erpution
Can bad occlusion in a dental class 1 case be solved with only the use of a quad helix?
no No occlusal adjustment to the teeth will most likely be needed also. A Quad Helix (or quadhelix) is an orthodontic appliance for the upper teeth that is cemented in the mouth. It is attached to the molars by 2 bands and has four active helix springs that widen the arch of the mouth to make room for crowded teeth, or correct a posterior cross-bite, where lower teeth are buccal (outer) than upper teeth. A variety of this appliance is inserted into attachments that are welded to the bands. In this way the orthodontist can adjust the appliance without removing the bands.
Does dentabands close teeth gap?
Yes, Dentabands help you close your teeth gap. These are non elastic bands that pulls your teeth together over a period of time.
What is partial denture?
A partial denture is a metal and acrylic appliance that replaces missing teeth. It is attached to whatever remaining teeth are in the upper or lower arch. Valplast is the brand.
