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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. Orthodontics - Wikipedia

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   It has a tight fit and holds all of the teeth in position. There are many types of brands for clear retainers, including Zendura Retainer, Essix Retainer, and Vivera Retainer. [46] A Hawley retainer is also a removable orthodontic appliance made from a combination of plastic and metal that is custom-molded to fit the patient's mouth. Removable ...

4. List of orthodontic functional appliances - Wikipedia

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   A removable appliance is usually used by patients who have high degree of compliance with their orthodontic treatment. Fixed appliances are able to produce very accurate movement in the teeth [ 1 ] Both fixed and removable functional appliances can be used to correct a malocclusion in three planes: Anterior-Posterior, Vertical and Transverse.

5. 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.

6. Dental implant - Wikipedia

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   When a removable denture is worn, retainers to hold the denture in place can be either custom made or "off-the-shelf" (stock) abutments. When custom retainers are used, four or more implant fixtures are placed and an impression of the implants is taken and a dental lab creates a custom metal bar with attachments to hold the denture in place.

7. 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.