Basic Orthodontics
These small squares are bonded directly to each tooth to hold the arch wire in place.
What are brackets?
This appliance is often used to correct an overbite by encouraging the upper jaw to grow more slowly.
What is headgear?
This common orthodontic condition is characterized by the upper teeth extending too far over the lower teeth.
What is an overbite? What is Class 2 bite?
This is the first step in orthodontic treatment, where the orthodontist examines and plans the course of action.
What is the initial consultation? or What is the new patient examine?
He is known as the father of modern orthodontics.
Who is Edward Angle?
This innovative technology allows orthodontists to remotely track patients' progress through photos and scans, reducing the need for frequent in office visits.
What is Dental Monitoring?
these rubber bands are attached to brackets to help adjust the bite and jaw position.
What are elastics?
This term describes when the lower teeth extend past the upper teeth.
What is an underbite? What is Class 3 bite.
These regular visits to the orthodontist are necessary to adjust braces and monitor progress.
What are adjustment appointments?
Robert Ricketts was known for his approach to facial aesthetics and orthodontics, coining this term to describe the ideal balance of facial proportions.
What is the "Esthetic Triangle"?
These are removable orthodontic appliances that fit over the teeth to gradually move them.
What are clear aligners?
This type of retainer is bonded to the back of the teeth to maintain their position after braces are removed.
What is a bonded lingual retainer?
This condition occurs when there is not enough space in the jaw for all the teeth to fit normally.
What is crowding?
This procedure involves taking a mold of the patient's teeth to create a replica for treatment planning.
What is making an impression?
This 18th century French dentist developed a device known as a "bandeau" to expand the dental arch.
Who is Pierre Fauchard?
This term refers to how well a patient follows their orthodontists instructions, crucial for the success of the treatment.
What is patient compliance?
This appliance helps widen the upper jaw to make more room for teeth alignment.
What is a palatal expander?
This condition is marked by a significant gap between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed.
What is an open bite?
This term describes the removal of one or more teeth to alleviate crowding in the mouth.
What is extraction?
In 1929, this orthodontist introduced the concept of the cephalometric radiograph, a key tool in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
Who is Dr. Broadbent?
This advanced type of X-ray provides a 3D image of teeth, bones, and soft tissues, aiding in precise orthodontic treatment planning.
What is a CBCT scan (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)?
These two metals are commonly combined to create the most frequently used type of memory arch wires in orthodontics.
What are Nickel and Titanium?
This term refers to a misalignment where the upper teeth do not come down slightly in front of the lower teeth when biting together normally.
What is a crossbite?
This cutting-edge technology uses digital scans to create highly accurate 3D models of a patient's teeth and bite for precise orthodontic treatment planning.
What is intraoral scanning?
This significant orthodontic organization was founded in 1900 to advance the field and standardize practices.
what is the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)?