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

Metal rings cemented to molars with brackets to anchor archwires.

Small attachments bonded to teeth to hold archwires in place.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A small metal part that is welded on the outside of a molar band, which the archwire passes through.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rubber bands used to align the jaw and improve bite.

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

Appliances worn after braces to maintain teeth position.

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