Orthodontic appliance types, chairside assisting steps, and basic bracket and wire terminology for dental assistants.
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- What is the purpose of orthodontic treatment?
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To correct misaligned teeth and jaws- What is an orthodontic bracket?
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A small attachment bonded to a tooth that holds the archwire- What is an archwire?
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A wire that connects the brackets and applies force to move teeth- What is a ligature in orthodontics?
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A small wire or elastic that holds the archwire in the bracket slot- What is an elastomeric tie?
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A small colored rubber ring used to hold the archwire in the bracket- What is an orthodontic band?
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A metal ring cemented around a molar to anchor an appliance- What is a buccal tube?
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A small metal tube on a band or bracket that holds the end of the archwire- What is an orthodontic separator (spacer)?
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A small elastic or metal ring placed between teeth to create space before banding- Which type of archwire is commonly used early in treatment because it is flexible?
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Nickel-titanium (NiTi) wire- Which type of archwire is typically used later in treatment for finishing tooth position?
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Stainless steel wire- What is a power chain?
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A connected series of elastomeric rings used to close spaces between teeth- What are orthodontic elastics (rubber bands) used for?
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Worn by the patient between the upper and lower arches to correct bite alignment- What is a hook on a bracket or archwire used for?
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Attaching elastics- What is the bracket slot?
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The groove in a bracket that holds the archwire- What is torque in orthodontic terminology?
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A rotational force applied to move a tooth root
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