Dental braces are indispensable in orthodontics

Dental braces/brackets

The first indispensable appliance in orthodontic treatment with braces is the braces. Braces are a system of small particles that are sophisticatedly designed with different parameters for each different tooth. They are used as pressure points on the tooth crowns, so during the entire braces process, the braces are tightly attached to the tooth crowns and the patient cannot remove them themselves. For this reason, metal braces Or porcelain is also known as fixed orthodontics.

Braces can be made from metal, or can be made from porcelain or crystal to achieve higher aesthetics. Regarding the operating mechanism, we have two types of braces including elastic braces and automatic braces.

Arch Wire

The wire is the main force-generating device in braces. During the process of moving teeth, the archwire is fixed into the brackets with elastic bands or automatic locking caps, which, depending on the characteristics of the archwire, create different forces.

Currently, there are many materials used to make bowstrings with different characteristics of hardness, elasticity, etc. braces doctor highly qualified and experienced in use to achieve the highest efficiency.

Stitch (band)

The suture is a thin metal ring designed according to the size of the tooth crown. The outer or inner surface of the suture is attached with brackets or conduits for the wire to pass through, with the same effect as braces but more secure. However, the stitching is not aesthetically pleasing because it covers the entire tooth crown. For this reason, sutures are often placed in the area of the large molars, because these areas are subject to strong chewing forces. If small brackets are attached, they can easily peel off. Furthermore, the aesthetic requirements in the back teeth area are not too great.

However, suture attachment requires prior placement of elastic bands, which often causes pain and discomfort for the patient. Furthermore, sutures also have the risk of causing food retention and tooth decay, so currently, it depends on the treatment opinion that your doctor has. May or may not be sutured.

Minivis (Miniscrew)

Minivis is one of many types of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) that are increasingly used in braces. This is a small spiral-shaped metal post with a diameter of 1.4-2mm and a length of 6-12mm placed into the jawbone in different positions, acting as an absolute anchor point to exert force on the teeth. With the support of the minivis, the teeth will move in a more predictable direction and avoid unwanted movements.

The minivis can be used to close the tooth extraction space, subside, erect the axis, move the entire jaw away, etc.

Chunks (Elastics)

• Elast in place – removable elastic (Elastics module)

This is the type of elastic used to fix the wire into the bracket groove for metal braces with elastic ties. This elastic has the characteristic of losing strength over time, so your doctor needs to periodically change the elastic to ensure enough force is applied to the teeth.

• Elastics band

This type of elastic band is designed with the appropriate diameter and thickness so that when pulled, it creates a certain pre-calculated force. Like local elastics, intermaxillary elastics also lose strength and require periodic replacement. Normally, elastics will be used to close spaces, correct bites, or straighten teeth. The doctor will guide you to change elastics at home to save time for follow-up examinations.

Spring (Srping)

• LClosing spring:

This type of spring is designed so that when stretched to a certain length, with the high elasticity of the spring, it will tend to return to its original shape, thereby creating traction definitely. Closing springs are often used in the stage of closing the tooth extraction space, or moving away from the entire jaw.

• LOpen spring (Open Spring):

Similar to closing springs, open springs also take advantage of the spring's elastic properties. However, with the space opener spring, when activated, the doctor creates a certain compression force on the spring rings, from which the space is gradually opened until the desired position is reached.

Retainer (Fixed lingual retainer)

Retainers are devices used at the final stage of treatment, lasting 1-3 years after braces are removed. The wire is fixed on the inside of the front teeth to maintain their position after the braces are removed. The retainer wire can come off during chewing and oral hygiene, then you need to return to the clinic to have the doctor re-attach it.

Retainer (Removable retainer)

Along with the retainer wire, the retainer is also a device that helps stabilize the position of the teeth after removing the braces. There are many types of retainers (clear retainers, Hawley jaws, etc.) but they all have the common feature of being removable, and in most cases you only need to wear them at night. Therefore, the maintenance function does not cause too much inconvenience to the user. If customers do not fully understand what an implant is for please contact Lac Viet Intech!

Above are the braces and braces tools you should know to better understand your braces process. If you have any questions about any type of orthodontic appliance, please contact us for advice!