These elastics have to be changed every day by the wearer. Small elastics or rubber bands that use continuous gentle force to allow an individual tooth to be moved or the jaw to be realigned. Where there is not enough room on the jaw for the teeth.Ī space between two adjacent teeth, usually with front teeth. Cross-BiteĪ malocclusion where the upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth. Where the expected number of permanent teeth do not develop - an inherited condition. Caephalometric X-RayĪn x-ray used to assess the position of the jaws and related structures and assisting in the diagnosis of malocclusions (see also Panoramic X-Ray) Congenitally Missing Teeth The molar band contains slots to hold archwires, lip bumpers, facebows and other things used to reposition teeth. Buccal TubeĪ small metal part welded to the outside of a molar band. It can cause abnormal tooth wear, and in some cases cause jaw pain.
BruxismĪ condition exemplified by grinding of the teeth, often while asleep. BracketĪ metal or ceramic attachment bonded to a tooth to hold an archwire. Usually made up of brackets, bands and wires. Orthodontic devices used to move the teeth and/or jaws. The process of fitting brackets to teeth using orthodontic adhesive. Bite RegistrationĪn imprint - made by biting into wax or a rubbery material - of how teeth come together. How upper and lower teeth occlude or ‘bite’ together. The band supports and anchors the archwire.
#Bite stopper professional#
The Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO) - the professional association for orthodontists in Australia ( BandĪ band is a circular strip of metal that is glued to back teeth using dental cement (special glue). Archwires move the teeth to the required position. This term refers to the metal wire attached to brackets.
This term refers to the shape of the upper/lower jaw. They can be permanently attached to the teeth or removable. ApplianceĪny device used to reposition teeth or change the jaw position, or keep teeth in the right spot after braces are taken out. AdjustmentĪn appointment for us to check to see how you are going and if necessary, make any adjustments to your appliance, such as change or tighten wires and replace or adjust elastics. The following is a glossary of some of the more common orthodontic terms.
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