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  2. Palatal expansion - Wikipedia

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    It can also be used in adults, although expansion is more uncomfortable and takes longer in adults. A patient who would rather not wait several months for the end result achieved by a palatal expander may be able to opt for a surgical separation of the maxilla. Use of a palatal expander is most often followed by braces to then straighten the teeth.

  3. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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    After braces treatment, patients can use a transparent plate to keep the teeth in alignment for a certain period of time. After treatment, patients usually use transparent plates for 6 months. In patients with long and difficult treatment, a fixative wire is attached to the back of the teeth to prevent the teeth from returning to their original ...

  4. Orthodontic spacer - Wikipedia

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    Spacers can also cause toothache and gum pain because of the constant pressure against the patient's teeth. The gaps that the spacers create are necessary to apply certain appliances or braces. There are two common types of expanders used after the spaces have been made. One very primitive, model is a metal bar that has a key used to tighten.

  5. 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 ...

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  7. Orthodontics - Wikipedia

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    [54] [55] Before applying to any post-graduation training courses, an applicant must have completed the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) examination from any dental college. [54] After application, the applicant must take an admissions test held by the specific college. [54] If successful, selected candidates undergo training for six months. [56]

  8. Teens in Oregon Could Qualify for Free Braces — Here’s How

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    How To Apply For Free Braces. Eligible people under the age of 21 must schedule an orthodontic consultation by Nov. 15 and have a strong medical and aesthetic need for braces. Central Oregon Daily ...

  9. 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.