Fixed orthodontic appliances include brackets, retractors and archwires.
The brackets are adapted to the shape of the teeth and attached directly to each tooth. Depending on the diagnosis and personal preference, metal, ceramic or sapphire brackets are available.
Brackets are the dental tools most commonly used in orthodontics to correct problems of occlusion and crowding, close gaps between teeth and align teeth.
Brackets are placed individually on each tooth and connected by an orthodontic arch. The bracket has a groove through which the bow passes, and fins where the system that binds the bow is placed.
The pressure that brackets and archwires exert on the teeth enables rapid and effective correction of tooth position.
This device is designed to widen the upper jaw. It is used in cases of posterior crossbite or when there is insufficient space for the eruption of adult teeth.
It’s a fixed device, easy to use and easy to adapt. It should be used during the active growth period (before puberty).
It’s normal to feel a slight pressure when activating. On the other hand, sharp pain is abnormal. If this is the case, stop activating and call us.
The orthodontic arch is held at the bottom of the bracket groove by a small elastomeric ligature.
As the weeks go by, this ligature becomes impregnated with saliva, loses its elasticity and holds the arch less securely.
It becomes impregnated with dental plaque, with the inherent risks that come with the presence of this plaque.
