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Ortho Dictionary

Appliance:

Tools affixed to teeth, designed for the alteration of tooth position or the adjustment of jaw structure.

Archwire:

A wire changed at intervals to guide teeth as they shift.

Band:

A circular structure, it offers a foundation for the brackets on the teeth.

Bond:

The specialized cement that secures orthodontic appliances.

Bracket:

A fixture (metal or ceramic) on the tooth that anchors the archwire.

Coil Spring:

Situated between brackets, its purpose is to generate spaces between teeth.

Elastic (Rubber Band):

Small bands are used to exert pressure, aiding in repositioning teeth.

Elastic Tie:

Colored bands wrapped around brackets, ensuring the archwire stays in place.

Headgear:

A framework aimed at aligning the jaw and face by exerting gentle force.

Headgear Tube:

A receptacle on the back bands that accommodates the headgear’s inner bow.

Hook:

A protrusion, fixed or detachable, designed for attaching elastics.

Ligature:

A slender piece of wire that secures the archwire to the bracket.

Lip Bumper:

Device attached to the lower jaw’s archwire, ensuring molars are held back to create space.

Mouthguard:

Protective equipment used during activities to prevent potential oral injuries.

Palatal Expander:

Tool designed to widen the upper jaw, adjusting its size.

Retainer:

A post-brace device that ensures teeth maintain their corrected positions.

Separator or Spacer:

Tiny rings that create gaps between teeth, facilitating other tools’ attachment.

Tie Wire:

A fine wire that helps secure the archwire to the bracket.

Wax:

Soft material used to shield lips from potential brace irritations.

 

Orthodontic Procedures

Banding:

The procedure of attaching and securing orthodontic bands to teeth.

Bonding:

The act of affixing brackets onto teeth using specialized adhesive.

Cephalometric X-ray:

Radiography that captures the entire head, indicating facial structures, teeth, and jaws.

Consultation:

A dedicated session for discussing and outlining the orthodontic plan.

Debanding:

Procedure for detaching orthodontic bands from teeth.

Debonding:

The act of extracting cemented brackets from teeth.

Impressions:

An imprint of the dental structure utilized to strategize treatments.

Invisalign®:

Transparent aligners offering a subtler alternative to traditional braces for certain dental misalignments.

Ligation:

The act of binding the archwire to teeth brackets.

Panoramic X-ray:

Radiography showing a comprehensive view of teeth, jaws, and neighboring structures.