orthodontic appliance — an appliance used to move teeth as part of orthodontic treatment. A fixed appliance is fitted to the teeth by stainless steel bands or brackets that hold a special archwire, to perform complex tooth movements; it is used by dentists with… … Medical dictionary
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. There are… … Wikipedia
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 separated into its constituent parts: the neckstrap and the bow. Contents … Wikipedia
Скоба Ортодонтическая Назубная (Orthodontic Appliance) — устройство, применяемое для небольшого сдвигания зубов в ту или иную сторону в ходе ортодонтического лечения. Фиксированная назубная скоба (fixed appliance) укрепляется на зубах с помощью нержавеющей стальной проволоки или скобок и используется… … Медицинские термины
appliance — A device used to improve function of a part, or for therapeutic purposes. [fr, O. Fr. aplier, to apply, fr. L. applico, to fold together] craniofacial a. a device used to immobilize and/or reduce mandibular or midfacial fractures. SEE ALSO … Medical dictionary
orthodontic band — a band fitted over a tooth to anchor a fixed orthodontic appliance. Called also anchor b … Medical dictionary
appliance — noun Date: 1561 1. an act of applying 2. a. a piece of equipment for adapting a tool or machine to a special purpose ; attachment b. an instrument or device designed for a particular use or function … New Collegiate Dictionary
orthodontic braces — noun an appliance that corrects dental irregularities • Syn: ↑brace, ↑braces • Hypernyms: ↑dental appliance … Useful english dictionary
Crozat appliance — a removable orthodontic appliance, usually made of a precious metal, used to align teeth during orthodontic therapy. Called also crozat and Walker a … Medical dictionary
habit-breaking appliance — an orthodontic appliance designed to correct faulty habits, such as finger sucking, tongue thrusting, infantile swallowing. Habit breaking appliance cemented to the molars and used as a reminder to interrupt a finger sucking habit … Medical dictionary
