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If you have troubles with your braces it may help to know what we call the various parts. There is a lot more that we attach to teeth than that outlined below but the following covers the basic bits and pieces. If you do experience any problems during treatment you should phone us and let us know what is wrong. Often we can sort things out over the phone and avoid an extra trip to see us but it helps if you describe the problem accurately.
Braces are a collection of brackets which are stuc..
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Why do we gather radiographs?
Radiographs are an important diagnostic tool in assessing an orthodontic condition and in determining a suitable treatment plan.
The two most common radiographs - although not exclusive - are the panoramic (OPG) and cephalometric views. The OPG provides information about the presence and position of unerupted teeth, the health of the supporting bone around the teeth, jaw joints (TMJ's) sinuses, and the jaw bones (maxilla and mandible).
The lateral cephalo..
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Temporary anchorage devices (TADS) are also known as mini screws and are used to facilitate the movement of teeth through what is called Skeletal Anchorage. TAD appliances are placed directly into the jaw bone then teeth are pulled towards the TAD via elastic or spring traction. Prior to the introduction of TADS, orthodontic tooth movement required the use of other teeth to pull or push from (Tooth Borne Anchorage) or the use of extra oral appliances such as headgear (Extra Oral Anchorage). Unf..
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Missing upper lateral incisor(s) occur in approximately 5% of the general population. Given that only 25-35% of the population seek orthodontic treatment, missing lateral incisor cases occupy a surprisingly large amount of the orthodontist's time.
When faced with options to deal with the missing lateral incisor we can close the spaces that are normally present, we can open space to allow artificial replacement of the missing tooth or we can choose not to treat.
The correct option depen..
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