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10 Cards in this Set
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Retainer |
Tool used to tighten and support the matrix band on the teeth. |
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Buccal tubes |
Small cylinders of metal welded to the molar bands providing means of attachment for the arch wire |
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Space maintainers |
Device designed to hold space until permanent tooth erupts |
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Coil spring |
A helical spring made from metal wire or metal band |
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Archwire |
Wires used to apply force to move or hold teeth in desired position |
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Brackets |
Devices attached to the teeth to hold the arch wire in place and transmit the force of the arch wire to move the teeth |
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Elastic |
Rubber bands or elastic thread used applies force for movement |
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Lingual braces |
Are the most invisible type of dental braces |
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Ligature wire |
A thin flexible wire that holds archwire into brackets |
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Pedal expanding Appliance |
Compose of acrylic patal portion that is split along the midline the acrylic patal portion is attached to bands |
