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2. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   Dental braces. Dental braces (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health. They are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, open bites, gaps ...

3. List of orthodontic functional appliances - Wikipedia

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   The Monobloc was developed by Pierre Robin (surgeon) in 1902 and is considered to be one of the first functional appliances in Orthodontics. The Monobloc was a modification of Ottolengui's removable plate. In 1908, Viggo Andersen developed the Activator appliance. This was the first functional appliance to be widely accepted, especially in Europe.

4. 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.

5. Orthodontic technology - Wikipedia

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   Orthodontic technology. Orthodontic technology is a specialty of dental technology that is concerned with the design and fabrication of dental appliances for the treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. There are three main types of orthodontic appliances: active ...

6. Palatal expansion - Wikipedia

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   A palatal expander is a device in the field of orthodontics which is used to widen the upper jaw ( maxilla) [1] so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better. [2] [3] This is a common orthodontic procedure. The use of an expander is most common in children and adolescents 8–18 years of age. It can also be used in adults ...

7. The best back braces of 2024, according to experts - AOL

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   DDS 300 Decompression Belt. Best back brace for sciatica relief. $225 at Amazon. Cueheat Heating and Massaging Back Brace. Best for lower back pain with heat and massage therapy. $79 at Amazon ...