what is a passive orthodontic appliance
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Orthodontics Fixed Orthodontics. Fixed Orthodontic technology is a specialty of dental technology that is concerned with the design and fabrication of dental appliances for the treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both.
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Retainer (orthodontics) Vacuum form retainer in the foreground (used on upper); illustration of an early Hawley retainer in the background. Orthodontic retainers are custom-made devices, usually made of wires or clear plastic, that hold teeth in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth.
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1. Principles of Removable Orthodontic Appliances The most common removable appliances used for active orthodontic tooth movement are the acrylic and wire appliances. Active treatment is differentiated from passive treatment, the former being defined as the actual treatment of a particular case, and the latter meaning the retentive part of the therapy.
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What are the Different Kinds of Orthopedic Appliances? One of the most commonly known orthopedic appliances is an orthodic insert, which provides arch support in shoes. Orthopedic devices are also commonly used after traumatic events, such as car accidents, to support potentially injured spines. Children with disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system may need to wear orthopedic appliances to ensure healthy and functional muscle and bone growth and development.
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Orthodontia Orthodontia is the branch of dentistry that deals with abnormalities of the teeth and jaw. Orthodontic care involves the use of devices, such as braces, to Straighten teeth
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appliance n a device that uses a portion of the face, neck, or back of the head as a base from which to deliver traction force to the teeth or jaws. appliance, fixed orthodontic, n an appliance that is cemented to the teeth or attached by an adhesive material.
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Orthodontic Appliances The Herbst appliance and MARA appliance work in the same ways. The MARA is slightly smaller but is more likely to break. Both appliances will take some time to get used to wearing. Those with a Herbst appliance or MARA appliance will be checked and adjusted by The Super Dentists at each appointment.
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What Is a Passive Restraint System? A passive restraint system does not require anyone to do anything manually to make it work. An airbag is an example of a passive restraint system. When a vehicle’s sensors detect an impact, the airbag automatically deploys. Seat belts, unless automated, do not fall under the true definition of “passive” as a manual action secures the belt to its clasp.
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Herbst Appliance Herbst Appliance. Aside from the obvious benefits of orthodontic treatment, like increased confidence and ease of hygiene, another benefit is not so obvious: improved jaw function. If your child has an overbite, simple treatment with braces will not correct the problem.
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Propel The PROPEL System is an accelerated orthodontic treatment offered by Evrigenis Orthodontics to reduce orthodontic treatment time. 1  PROPEL is used in conjunction with your regular orthodontic treatment whether it be Invisalign, metal braces, or any other appliance. The PROPEL treatment is performed at your regularly scheduled appointment and only takes minutes to complete!
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RapidPalatal Expander A palatal expander is the proper orthodontic appliance to for this type of treatment and prevention. Once the expander is secured in the child’s mouth, it will slowly widen the upper jaw to prevent or treat malocclusions.
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- Orthodontics or Orthodontia is a division of dentistry that deals with the proper positioning of teeth and jaws. For positioning and correction of teeth, braces are used which help in curing the condition of orthodontics.
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Retainer (orthodontics) Retainer (orthodontics) - Vacuum-formed (Essix) retainer. 1  Another common type of removable retainer is the vacuum formed retainer (VFR). 2  Most removable retainers are supplied with a retainer case for protection. 3  An entirely different category of orthodontic retainers are fixed or bonded retainers. · 4  Reinforced fibres.
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activator Orthodontics. a removable appliance, usually of hard plastic, that is worn in the mouth instead of a fixed appliance to help align the teeth and improve the relationship of the lower jaw to the upper. Origin of activator. activate + -or2.
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- Orthodontic headgear is a type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces or a palatal expander that aids in correcting severe bite problems. Orthodontic headgear consisting of the facebow and neckstrap.
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- The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic is one of the most highly regarded centres in the UK for orthodontic treatment. We are particularly well known for invisible braces for adults and teenagers, especially lingual braces which are fitted on the inner surface of the tooth.
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What is the difference between retainers and braces? A brace is the laymans term for an active orthodontic allliance, either fixed to the teeth or removable, designed to move teeth into better functional or more aesthetic positions.
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Mara Appliance MARA is an acronym for Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance. This appliance is used to encourage forward growth of the lower jaw. We feel that this appliance is the easiest to get used to and is the least obtrusive.
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Passive Attenuators Passive Attenuators. A Passive Attenuator is a special type of electrical or electronic bidirectional circuit made up of entirely resistive elements. An attenuator is a two port resistive network designed to weaken or “attenuate” (hence their name) the power being supplied by a source to a level that is suitable for the connected load.
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Passive Tone Controls Explained How does a passive tone control work? The passive tone control on your electric bass guitar is a subtractive device. The capacitor allows high frequencies to pass or be bled to ground, and the pot allows you to control the amount of signal delivered to the capacitor. A tone control can only reduce frequencies being let through and not add anything extra.
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Orthodontic Headgear Orthodontic Headgear. Sometimes, braces alone aren't enough to move teeth into a better position, or to correct trouble with the bite or remedy problems in the growth of the jaws. In those situations, your orthodontist may recommend the use of special appliances. Orthodontic headgear is the general name for an appliance, worn partly outside the mouth, which creates just enough force to move the teeth properly and guide the growth of the face and jaws.
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- Basically, a passive radiator is a reactionary device as the name suggests. When a driver (such as a subwoofer) is mounted to a sealed speaker box (enclosure), the physical forward/back movement of the speaker affects the internal air pressure of the enclosure.
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- Damon® braces use slide technology, allowing the orthodontist to slide the wire through special clips on the brackets and affix the position of the wire by closing the clips. This technology accelerates tooth movement by putting less stress on the teeth, allowing them to move more easily into their desired positions.
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- Orthodontic Terms. Appliance Anything that your orthodontist attaches to your teeth that moves your teeth or changes the shape of your jaw. Archwire The main wire that is shaped specifically to fit around the arch into the bracket slots. Teeth move from the pressure that is applied by the braces.
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- As far back as 1945, orthodontists realized that a sequence of removable plastic appliances could move teeth toward a predetermined result. Some orthodontists even made simple plastic aligner trays in their offices for minor adjustments. But it took an adult who'd just had braces to take the concept a step further.
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