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Archwire — An orthodontic archwire is a wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch, that can be used as a source of force in correcting irregularities in the position of the teeth with dental braces. Not to be confused with arcwire.An archwire can also… … Wikipedia
Dental braces — (also known as orthodontic braces, or simply braces) are devices used in the orthodontic industry that help align and straighten teeth and help to position them with regard to a person’s bite, while also working to improve dental health. They are … Wikipedia
Lingual arch — A lingual arch is an orthodontic device which connects two molars in the upper or lower dental arch. The lower lingual arch (LLA) has an archwire adapted to the lingual side of the lower teeth. In the upper arch the archwire is usually connecting … Wikipedia
Ligature (orthodontic) — Ligature is a term used in orthodontics for the small elastic that is used to affix the archwire to the bracket. Ligatures are usually changed at each adjustment, and come in many varied colors including transparent. A series of ligatures… … Wikipedia
Self-ligating braces — are a type of dental braces, used to straighten teeth in a much more passive way than conventional dental braces. Dental straightening with the use of self ligating appliances, supposedly have shorter average overall treatment times.Types of self … Wikipedia
Ligature — Material (silk, gut, wire, etc) used to ligate (to tie) something. Ligatures are used to tie off blood vessels. Ligature is from the Latin ligare meaning to bind or tie. * * * 1. A thread, wire, fillet, or the like, tied tightly around a blood… … Medical dictionary
wire — Slender and pliable rod or thread of metal. arch w. SYN: archwire. guide w. See guidewire. Kirschner w. an apparatus for skeletal traction in long bone … Medical dictionary
Orthodontics — Orthodontist Occupation Names Orthodontist Activity sectors Dentistry Description Education required … Wikipedia
Dental surgery — Intervention A dental officer and his assistant remove the wisdom tooth of a crew member of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) … Wikipedia
Orthodontic headgear — is a type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces or a palatal expander that aids in correcting severe bite problems. Orthodontic headgear separated into its constituent parts: the neckstrap and the bow. Contents … Wikipedia
