What are positioners in orthodontics?
What are positioners in orthodontics?
Your tooth positioner is a custom-made appliance that your orthodontist designed just for you to effectively accomplish final tooth movement without braces. Faithful wearing of this appliance will complete your treatment and provide an excellent result.
Why is a positioner used in orthodontics?
A tooth positioner is used to control settling and to minimize or eliminate relapse of the teeth after an orthodontic treatment.
Which retainer is better Hawley or clear?
The Hawley retainer has these advantages: The retainer can be adjusted if you need a better fit when you first get it or if your teeth need slight realignment later. It’s slightly more durable than a clear plastic retainer. The upper and lower teeth touch naturally with this type of retainer.
What is a kesling set up?
The ‘Kesling set-up’ is a visual aid to communication. between the clinician and the patient at the treatment. planning stage. It helps the clinician to plan the stages. and type of orthodontic treatment required, and gives.
What holds dental arch wires in place?
Brackets. The most popular type of braces requires brackets on each tooth. Brackets are small, rectangular pieces cemented to the front of your teeth. They are what holds the arch wire in place against your teeth.
Which step is first in preparation for bonding the brackets to the teeth?
Your orthodontist will prep your teeth for the metal brackets by first cleaning and polishing your teeth. They’ll then ensure they’re dry enough for the adhesive to properly bond the brackets to your teeth.
Are clear retainers better than metal?
A metal retainer is just as effective as a clear retainer is. They are durable and can last for decades. They can be less expensive than clear retainers. It is possible to make adjustments to the wire, something that cannot be done with clear retainers.
Why did my orthodontist put a thicker wire on?
Space Closure Stage two is when your braces start to fix the gaps between your teeth. Because this requires more force, your wire will start to become thicker. This will keep your teeth upright and straight so they don’t move backwards or into any other awkward position.
Why is power chain only used on a stainless steel arch wire?
Power chain should only be utilised when a stainless steel arch wire is in place. Care should be taken to ensure that the force imparted by the power chain is light so that controlled movement of the teeth can be achieved.
What makes the V200 series of positioners so special?
The V200 positioner incorporates the flexibility of converting from a pneumatic unit to several versions of an electropneumatic unit, and the ability to add position feedback, in a matter of minutes, all in one compact and rugged housing. Maximum flexibility and versatility!!
What makes the Rencor V200 positioner so special?
The V200 positioner incorporates the flexibility of converting from a pneumatic unit to several versions of an electropneumatic unit, and the ability to add position feedback, in a matter of minutes, all in one compact and rugged housing.
How is the tooth positioner used in orthodontics?
The fundamental design of this appliance helps orthodontists achieve an ABO-grade finish on a routine basis. The Original Tooth Positioner and Mini-Positioner are each custom-made, resilient mouthpieces that are constructed over a set-up and fabricated in normal hinge-axis relationship.
Why do you need a valve positioner series?
For basic pneumatic to various Ip options (standard, IS, EX, FF, Gas approved, 0-10V) and adding valve position feedback into the one compact housing is a benefit. The flexibility of going from one type to the other in minutes saves time and money. Quality construction of each product equals accurate control and long service life.