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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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   Hawley retainers are the most common type of retainers. This picture shows retainers for the top (right) and bottom (left) of the mouth. In order to prevent the teeth from moving back to their original position, retainers are worn once the treatment is complete. Retainers help in maintaining and stabilizing the position of teeth long enough to ...

4. Activator appliance - Wikipedia

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   Activator appliance was initially indicated in patient's who are growing. Therefore, young adolescents with growth potential showed the best results of this appliance. In addition, an adolescent or adult patient with retrognathic mandible, well aligned maxillary and mandibular dentition were also other indications of this appliance.

5. Clear aligners - Wikipedia

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   The computerized model suggests stages between the current and desired teeth positions, and aligners are created for each stage. Each aligner is worn for 22 hours a day for one or two weeks. [6] These slowly move the teeth into the position agreed between the orthodontist or dentist and the patient. The average treatment time is 13.5 months. [7]

6. Orthodontic headgear - Wikipedia

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   Multiple appliances and accessories are typically used along with the headgear, such as: power chains, coil springs, twin blocks, plates or retainers, facemasks, a headgear helmet (a headgear helmet is a cervical headgear with a cap or rigid helmet that covers the entire head), lip bumpers, palate expanders, elastics, bionaters, Herbst ...

7. Teeth whitening: What is it, how to do it safely and how to ...

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   Choosing the right teeth whitening method often comes down to personal preference. However, several key factors should guide your decision, including tooth sensitivity and the nature of the stains ...