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2. Elastics (orthodontics) - Wikipedia

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   Elastics are rubber bands frequently used in the field of orthodontics [1] to correct different types of malocclusions. The elastic wear is prescribed by an orthodontist or a dentist in an orthodontic treatment. The longevity of the elastic wear may vary from two weeks to several months.

3. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   Usually, molar tubes are directly welded to bands, which is a metal ring that fits onto the molar tooth. Directly bonded molar tubes are associated with a higher failure rate when compared to molar bands cemented with glass ionomer cement. Failure of orthodontic brackets, bonded tubes or bands will increase the overall treatment time for the ...

4. Orthodontic headgear - Wikipedia

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   Soreness of teeth when chewing, or when the teeth touch, is typical. Adults usually feel the soreness 12 to 24 hours later, but younger patients tend to react sooner, (e.g., 2 to 6 hours). Adults are sometimes prescribed headgear but this is less frequent.

5. Pendulum appliance - Wikipedia

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   Pendulum is an orthodontic appliance, developed by James J. Hilgers in 1992, [1] that use forces to distalize the upper 1st molars to create space for eruption of impacted teeth or allowing correction of Class 2 malocclusion. This appliance is a fixed type of distalizing appliance that does not depend on the compliance of each patient to work.

6. Lingual arch - Wikipedia

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   A lingual arch is an orthodontic device which connects two molars in the upper or lower dental arch. The lower lingual arch (LLA) has an archwire adapted to the lingual side of the lower teeth. In the upper arch the archwire is usually connecting the two molars passing through the palatal vault, and is commonly referred as "Transpalatal Arch ...

7. Herbst appliance - Wikipedia

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   Herbst appliance parts include stainless steel surgical frameworks that are secured onto the teeth by bands (steel rings that go around teeth) or acrylic bites. These are connected by sets of telescoping mechanisms that apply gentle upward and backward force on the upper jaw, and forward force on the lower jaw.