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Small attachments bonded to teeth to hold archwires in place.

The process of attaching brackets to teeth using a special safe adhesive.

A removable retainer made of acrylic and metal wires, fitting the roof of the mouth and hooks around teeth.

The main wires inserted into brackets, applying force to move teeth.

A spring-loaded appliance used to adjust the position of the molars and correct the bite.

An appliance that prevents biting down completely, often used to correct deep bite problems.

Appliances worn after braces to maintain teeth position.

An extraoral appliance that helps correct severe bite discrepancies by influencing jaw growth and tooth movement.

Brackets that do not require ligatures as they have a built-in mechanism to hold the archwire.

Elevations placed on the chewing surfaces of teeth or on an orthodontic appliance to prevent certain teeth from contacting for correct jaw positioning.

Rubber bands used to align the jaw and improve bite.

Diagnostic radiographs that show the head from the side to evaluate teeth in relation to the jaw and profile.

Early treatment to correct bite and jaw issues, typically between ages 7-10.

Metal rings cemented to molars with brackets to anchor archwires.

Transparent, plastic forms that fit over the teeth to guide their movement.

A type of functional appliance using two removable blocks that work together to move the lower jaw forward.

Small elastic rings that create space between molars before bands are fitted.

A negative replica or mold of the teeth and oral tissues.

Custom-made braces placed behind the teeth, hidden from view.

Fixed appliance used primarily for correcting overbite by encouraging the lower jaw forward.

The process of removing orthodontic brackets and cleaning residual adhesive from the teeth.

Device used to widen the upper jaw so that the upper and lower teeth will fit together better.

The process of creating small amounts of space between teeth by carefully shaving enamel, aiding in alignment.

A continuous elastic ligature chain used to close spaces between teeth.

Surgical realignment of jaw bones to correct severe dental and skeletal anomalies.

Tiny elastic bands or fine wires that hold the archwire to the brackets.

A permanent retainer bonded behind the front teeth to prevent movement post-braces.