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  2. List of palatal expanders - Wikipedia

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    It is important to note that the tooth-borne expanders can be divided into the Bonded vs. Banded Type of expanders. Hyrax appliance falls under the banded type appliance. One of the concerns of this appliance is that due to the forces being applied only to the teeth, there may more dental tipping than skeletal expansion.

  3. Retainer (orthodontics) - Wikipedia

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    To clean a retainer use a wet toothbrush and gently scrub all surfaces of the retainer to remove any plaque and bacteria. A non-abrasive toothpaste should be used when cleaning a retainer. Alternatively, a mild soap or a brush dipped in mouthwash can also be used to clean it. When not in use keep the retainer in a dry container.

  4. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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    Lingual braces are a cosmetic alternative in which custom-made braces are bonded to the back of the teeth making them externally invisible. Titanium braces resemble stainless-steel braces but are lighter and just as strong. People with allergies to nickel in steel often choose titanium braces, but they are more expensive than stainless steel ...

  5. Palatal expansion - Wikipedia

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    It is a general rule to expand the maxilla to a point where the lingual cusp of maxillary molar teeth touch the buccal cusp of mandibular molar teeth. Studies done decades ago by Krebs [ 14 ] (1964), Stockfisch [ 15 ] (1969) and Linder Aronson [ 16 ] (1979) showed that about one-third to one-half of the expansion was lost before the expansion ...

  6. Orthodontics - Wikipedia

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    While braces correct the position of teeth, orthodontic headgear—which, as the name suggests, is worn on or strapped onto the patient's head—is most often added to orthodontic treatment to help alter the alignment of the jaw, although there are some situations in which such an appliance can help move teeth, particularly molars.

  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.

  8. Oregon’s Drug Apocalypse - AOL

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    It’s midnight in southern Oregon, and my daughter’s little dog needs a last pee before bed, so I flick on the porch light and step out to find a 40-ish man in shorts and a T-shirt almost ...

  9. Clear aligners - Wikipedia

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    Clear aligners are orthodontic devices that are a transparent, plastic form of dental braces used to adjust teeth. [1] Clear aligners have undergone changes, making assessment of effectiveness difficult. [2] A 2014 systematic review concluded that published studies were of insufficient quality to determine effectiveness. [3]

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