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Elastic Tie
Tiny rubber band that fits around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.
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Loop in Archwire
Frequently used for closing space left by an extraction. Many archwires don't have a loop.
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Archwire
The
main wire that acts as a track to guide the teeth along. It's changed
periodically throughout treatment, as teeth move to their new positions.
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Bracket
Small
attachment that holds the archwire in place. Most often, a bracket is
cemented directly onto the tooth's surface, eliminating the need for a
band.
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Headgear Tube
Round, hollow attachment on the back bands. The inner bow of the headgear fits into it.
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Coil Spring
Fits between brackets and over archwire to open space between teeth.
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Tie Wire
Fine wire that is twisted around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.
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Band
A thin ring of metal fitted around a tooth and cemented in place. The band provides a way to attach the brackets to the tooth.
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Hook
Welded or removable arm to which elastics (rubber bands) are attached.
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Elastic (Rubber Band)
Small rubber band that is hooked between different points on the appliance to provide pressure to move the teeth.
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