Orthodontics used to be called orthodontia – the word comes from the Greek orthos, meaning “straight, perfect or proper”.
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in treating patients with improper positioning of teeth when the mouth is closed (malocclusion), which results in an improper bite. Orthodontics also includes treating and controlling various aspects of facial growth (dentofacial orthopedics) and the shape and development of the jaw.
- What is the most common orthodontic treatment?
The most common orthodontic treatment is braces, which are made of bands, wires and brackets. They gently move teeth into the right position. This can fix the way you bite together.
There are different types of braces. The most common are metal or plastic brackets attached to the front surface of the teeth. “Lingual” braces attach to the back of teeth. They are hidden from view but harder to clean.
- The basic information of the orthodontic brackets
The full set of orthodontic brackets is 5-5, 20 pieces, from 1 – 5 in the chart above.
And 6 – 7, we are using the buccal tubes or molar bands.
- What kinds of orthodontic brackets PlusDent have?
PlusDent has many different types of orthodontic brackets.
1. Self ligating brackets (Passive system)
Prescription: Roth / MBT
Slot size: .022 / .018
Hook: 3# / 345# hooks
2. Sapphire brackets (Transparent)
Prescription: Roth / MBT
Slot size: .022 / .018
Hook: 3# / 345# hooks
3. Ceramic brackets
Prescription: Roth / MBT / Edgewise
Slot size: .022 / .018
Hook: 3# / 345# hooks
4. Metal slot plastic brackets
Prescription: Roth / Edgewise
Slot size: .022 / .018
Hook: No hook / 3# hooks
5. MIM bondable brackets
Prescription: Roth / MBT / Edgewise
Slot size: .022 / .018
Brackets size: mini / standard
Hook: 3#/ 345# hooks
6. MIM monoblock brackets
Prescription: Roth / MBT / Edgewise
Slot size: .022 / .018
Hook: 3#/ 345# hooks
7. Lingual brackets
Prescription: PRO / PRE lingual
Slot size: .022 / .018
Hook: 3#/ 123# hooks
8. Vertical slot brackets
Prescription: Roth / MBT / Edgewise
Slot size: .022 / .018
Hook: 3#/ 345# hooks
Plastic box with paper container
Size: 120 x 50 x 10 mm
