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2. Orthodontic archwire - Wikipedia

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   An archwire in orthodontics is a wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch that can be used with dental braces as a source of force in correcting irregularities in the position of the teeth. An archwire can also be used to maintain existing dental positions; in this case it has a retentive purpose.

3. Jaw wiring - Wikipedia

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   Jaw wiring is performed by attaching orthodontic brackets to the teeth, and wrapping pliable wire either around or through the brackets [3] or with the use of arch bars or loops affixed with wires around the teeth, or with metal splints bonded to the teeth. The wiring may be configured to immobilise the jaw in the case of fracture or surgery or ...

4. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   Brackets with hooks can be placed, or hooks can be created and affixed to the arch wire to affix rubber bands. The placement and configuration of the rubber bands will depend on the course of treatment and the individual patient. Rubber bands are made in different diameters, colours, sizes, and strengths.

5. Orthodontics - Wikipedia

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   Orthodontics. Orthodontics [a] [b] is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, as well as misaligned bite patterns. [2] It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics . Abnormal alignment of the teeth and jaws is very common.

6. Damon system - Wikipedia

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   Damon system. The Damon system of orthodontics is one of many fixed, passive, self-ligating methods of correcting malocclusions. Passive self-ligating systems use brackets that do not require elastic o-rings to hold the wires in place. By not using the elastic o-rings, it is said that the wires freely slide through the slots without friction.

7. Orthodontic headgear - Wikipedia

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   Orthodontic headgear. Orthodontic headgear is a type of orthodontic appliance typically attached to the patient's head with a strap or number of straps around the patient's head or neck. From this, a force is transferred to the mouth/jaw (s) of the subject. Headgear is used to correct bite and support proper jaw alignment and growth.