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2. Palatal expansion - Wikipedia

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   A palatal expander Upper and lower jaw functional expanders. A palatal expander is a device in the field of orthodontics which is used to widen the upper jaw [1] so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better. [2] [3] This is a common orthodontic procedure. The use of an expander is most common in children and adolescents 8–18 ...

3. I Wore Braces Behind My Teeth—Here’s What You Should Know

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   Our beauty editor reviews the lingual braces brand, InBrace, sharing pros, cons, how they compare to teeth aligners, price, and products that help.

4. Lingual braces - Wikipedia

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   Additionally, there was a higher rate of brackets being broken due to lower teeth touching upper brackets. [ 4 ] Eventually, a dental company named Ormco started developing lingual brackets in conjunction with Dr. Kurz. [ 5 ] After working on several prototypes of brackets initially, the company also faced same problems: Irritation caused to ...

5. SureSmile - Wikipedia

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   With lingual braces, brackets are adhered to the underside of the teeth on the top arch, bottom arch or both arches. Most patients choose lingual braces for aesthetic reasons, as they cannot be seen. Orthodontists that offer lingual braces will often suggest putting lingual braces on the upper teeth and clear ceramic braces on the bottom though ...

6. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   For Clear Removable braces, an Essix retainer is used. This is similar to the original aligner; it is a clear plastic tray that is firmly fitted to the teeth and stays in place without a plate fitted to the palate. There is also a bonded retainer where a wire is permanently bonded to the lingual side of the teeth, usually the lower teeth only.

7. Retainer (orthodontics) - Wikipedia

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   Top (left) and bottom (right) retainers Vacuum form retainer in the foreground (used on upper); illustration of an early Hawley retainer in the background. Orthodontic retainers are custom-made devices, usually made of wires or clear plastic, that hold teeth in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth.