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This is because braces fall under orthodontic work, and Medicare does not cover dental services. However, Medicare may cover the costs if dental treatment is medically necessary. This might apply ...
Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces. These braces have a metal bracket with elastic ties (also known as rubber bands) holding the wire onto the metal brackets. The second-most common type of braces is self-ligating braces, which have a built-in system to secure the archwire to the brackets and do not require elastic ties.
Orthodontic therapy may include the use of fixed or removable appliances. Most orthodontic therapy is delivered using appliances that are fixed in place, [33] for example, braces that are adhesively bonded to the teeth. Fixed appliances may provide greater mechanical control of the teeth; optimal treatment outcomes are improved by using fixed ...
Prosthodontics is the only dental speciality under which the concentration of cosmetic/esthetic dentistry falls. [17] General dentists may perform some simple cosmetic procedures. Consequently, there are questions regarding whether it is ethical for general dentists to treat "smile makeovers" or complex cosmetic and full-mouth reconstruction ...
Braces are orthodontic treatments used to help straighten and realign teeth. They are often used for elective and cosmetic reasons. Original Medicare (parts A and B) generally doesn’t cover this ...
Orthodontic spacer should be moved to either Spacer (orthodontics) or Seperator (orthodontics). All titles are consistent with titles such as Retainer (orthodontics) 2601:183:101:58D0:1C3A:BD3D:FF6F:62 21:27, 9 May 2018 (UTC) Oppose - I think the natural disambiguation used currently is preferable. Its certainly easier for editors to remember.
Crown lengthening can also be achieved orthodontically (using braces) by extruding the tooth. Crown lengthening is done for functional and/or esthetic reasons. Functionally, crown lengthening is used to: 1) increase retention and resistance when placing a fabricated dental crown , [ 2 ] 2) provide access to subgingival caries , 3) access ...
The fixed functional appliances have to be bonded to the teeth by an orthodontist. A removable functional appliance does not need to be bonded on the teeth and can be removed by the patient. A removable appliance is usually used by patients who have high degree of compliance with their orthodontic treatment.