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2. Retainer (orthodontics) - Wikipedia

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   The underneath surface of an upper Wrap Around Hawley retainer resting on top of a retainer case. The best-known removable retainers are the Hawley retainers, which consist of a metal wires that typically surround the six anterior teeth and keep them in place. Hawley retainers are one of the oldest types of removable retainers. [1]

3. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   Patients may need post-orthodontic surgery, such as a fiberotomy or alternatively a gum lift, to prepare their teeth for retainer use and improve the gumline contours after the braces come off. After braces treatment, patients can use a transparent plate to keep the teeth in alignment for a certain period of time. After treatment, patients ...

4. List of orthodontic functional appliances - Wikipedia

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   The thickness increases to 0.6 or 0.7mm wire if it is to move more teeth or a larger/multi rooted tooth. [8] Palatal Finger Spring - These springs are used to move teeth buccally or lingually. Buccal Canine Retractor - These springs are used to bring a buccally placed canine more lingual. Z-Spring - This spring is used to move one or two teeth ...

5. We Asked 4 Dentists About OTC Night Guards, and They ... - AOL

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   When the braces come off, however, it’s possible to get a retainer that both keeps your teeth straight and protect against grinding. “I always recommend that my patients have custom occlusal ...

6. 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. I Wore Braces Behind My Teeth—Here’s What ...

7. Orthodontics - Wikipedia

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   Fixed retainers are a simple wire fixed to the tongue-facing part of the incisors using dental adhesive and can be specifically useful to prevent rotation in incisors. Other types of fixed retainers can include labial or lingual braces, with brackets fixed to the teeth. [47]