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Fixed functional appliance |
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Twin block functional appliance |
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ORTHODONTICS (DENTAL BRACES) |
The purpose of any brace or appliance is to use gentle
and constant pressure in order to move your teeth into
a new and straighter position - usually to straighten
your teeth. There are different types of braces and the
brace you will be instructed to wear will depend on your
course of orthodontic treatment.
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FIXED |
Individual brackets are stuck directly to the teeth and
connected by flexible wires which are tightened at regular
intervals. If a fixed brace is recommended, you may be
able to choose between ceramic (tooth-coloured) or metal
brackets. Fixed appliances are glued directly to the teeth,
which is why they are called fixed braces as they are
not removable by the patient. They are individually constructed
in the mouth and are highly sophisticated pieces of precision
engineering. With fixed braces, individual control of
each tooth is possible which means that detailed positioning
and a high standard of finish can be obtained. Fitting
and adjusting fixed braces is a highly skilled and lengthy
process. During the first few days of wearing your fixed
brace, your teeth may feel tender to bite with but you
will soon get used to the appliance and any tenderness
will go. Fixed appliances can't harm teeth but it is important
to keep them clean.
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FUNCTIONAL |
Worn on the upper and lower teeth at the same time. By
connecting the two removable braces, the power of the
jaw muscles is applied to move the teeth in tandem and
to make sure that the teeth bite properly.
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DENTAL IMPLANTS |
For patients who suffer from missing or badly damaged
teeth, dental implants are an excellent solution. They
provide comfortable and natural-looking restorations,
improving the overall appearance of your smile.
A dental implant serves as an artificial tooth root to
which tooth replacements are attached. A strong titanium
post is surgically placed into the jawbone to give firm
support for the artificial replacement. After the bone
and gum tissue have healed, the new tooth or teeth can
be attached. Dental implants can eliminate gaps and allow
you to chew and speak with improved confidence.
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DENTAL BRIDGES |
A dental bridge literally bridges gaps between teeth by
filling them with strong, natural-looking replacements.
Filling the gaps in your smile is important because teeth
can shift out of place when others are missing, changing
the way your teeth fit together.
Bridges are cemented permanently into your mouth and are
proven to make teeth stronger. They will not only make
it easier to chew, but will keep your teeth, gums and
jaws healthy.
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DENTAL BRIDGES |
A dental bridge literally bridges gaps between teeth by
filling them with strong, natural-looking replacements.
Filling the gaps in your smile is important because teeth
can shift out of place when others are missing, changing
the way your teeth fit together. Bridges are cemented
permanently into your mouth and are proven to make teeth
stronger. They will not only make it easier to chew, but
will keep your teeth, gums and jaws healthy |