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Band : |
The
stainless ring that fits around a Tooth-used specially at the back. |
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Bracket : |
Attachment bonded to the tooth or welded to the band which receives the arch
wire. |
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Arch wire : |
Large
removable wire that fits around the arch into the slots of brackets - applies
force to move the teeth. |
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Ligature : |
Fine
steel wire or plastic tie that holds the arch wire into the bracket. |
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Elastics : |
Rubber
bands of different sizes hooked between different points on the appliance to
provide pressure to move the teeth. |
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Tubes : |
Attachments on the back teeth to receive the archwire or Headgear. |
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Appliances: |
Metal : All metal
appliances - made of fine stainless steel which is conventionally used for
children. |
Ceramic :
Esthetic appliances made
of porcelin to resemble tooth structure. Generally used in adults.
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