What does a tooth positioner do?

A tooth positioner is used to control settling and to minimize or eliminate relapse of the teeth after an orthodontic treatment.

What is the purpose of a arch wire?

The central function of the archwire is to shift the teeth into their proper positions. It is responsible for most movements that occur in the mouth during treatment.

How do you wear tooth positioner?

SEATING YOUR POSITIONER: Place the positioner in the proper sockets over your upper teeth. Next, fit your lower teeth in the appliance by biting into the lower sockets. WHEN TO WEAR YOUR POSITIONER: You should wear your positioner four hours during the day.

What is Jackson Triad?

The aims and objectives of orthodontic treatment have been summarized by Jackson as the ‘Jackson’s triad’. The three main objectives of orthodontic treatment are: – Functional efficiency. – Structural balance. – Aesthetic harmony.

How long do you wear a positioner for?

Like a retainer, the Tooth Positioner holds the teeth in their proper position but also helps to settle the bite. It must be worn 24 hours a day, for at the first 4 to 7 days. It is essential to exercise the teeth while wearing it by “clenching” into the positioner for 20 second intervals every 10 to 15 minutes.

What is kesling tooth positioner?

Harold Dean Kesling (April 8, 1901 – 1979) was an American orthodontist who is known for developing the tooth positioning appliance called “Positioner”. This appliance is used in orthodontics at the end of treatment to allow teeth to settle in occlusion.

What are the different types of orthodontic wires?

Currently, orthodontists principally use wires of four major base metal alloy types: stainless steel, cobalt-chromium-nickel, nickel-titanium and β-titanium (Table 4. 1).

Are Hawley retainers better than clear ones?

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. It may be repairable if broken.

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