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2. 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 ...

3. 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.

4. Orthodontic technology - Wikipedia

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   Upper and Lower Jaw Functional Expanders. There is a totally different orthodontics approach without extraction and pain, is called functional orthodontics, the functional orthodontic technology is different and called functional appliance, that is an appliance that produces all or part of its effect by altering the position of the mandible/maxilla.

5. How Does Invisalign Straighten Teeth? - AOL

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   Invisalign works as a clear, removable device to correct common dental situations, including crowded or gap teeth. Learn about fitting.

6. 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 ...

7. Clear aligners - Wikipedia

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   A 2013 Cochrane review found no high-quality evidence with respect to the management of the recurrence of lower-front-teeth misalignment following treatment. [ 8 ] Clear aligners are more noticeable than lingual braces , but they can be removed, which makes cleaning of the teeth easier, and they are faster for the dentist to apply.