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- 3. is placed on the brackets or archwires to prevent them from irritating the lips or cheeks.
- 6. used to describe a fixed orthodontic appliance, usually comprised of brackets, bands and wires.
- 8. The removal of a tooth.
- 9. is a technology developed using computer scanners and virtual reality to move teeth gradually using the construction of clear overlay retainer appliances.
- 10. An orthodontic appliance that can widen the jaws.
- 11. The removal of a tooth
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- 1. Latin for “bad bite.” The term used in orthodontics to describe teeth that do not fit together properly.
- 2. to provide individual tooth movement or jaw alignment.
- 4. An evaluation of your progress when your wires may be changes to keep your treatment on track and moving forward.
- 5. The small metal, ceramic, or plastic attachment bonded to each tooth with a tooth-colored adhesive.
- 7. A fixed or removable appliance worn after braces are removed or aligner therapy is complete.