Orthodontist Brisbane Queensland Australia - Sam Wong Orthodontist Brisbane Queensland Australia
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Braces Information: Fixed Braces, Treatment in general, parts of the braces and elastics
Orthodontic Appliances: Retainers, Removable Plates, CBJ Appliance and Invisalign Invisible Aligners and Braces
Children's Orthodontist: Orthodontic Treatment for children and early childhood treatment
Brushing with Braces: Information on maintenance of your braces
Orthodontist Queensland Australia - Orthodontist Brisbane Queensland Australia
Dr Sam Wong is a professionally qualified orthodontist in Brisbane Queensland Australia offering latest technology in orthodontics including invisalign invisible braces, clear sapphire braces and other orthodontic services.
 

Appointment sequence for CBJ Appliance

1. Separators - 15 minutes.
At this appointment we place separating bands (look like mini blue rubber bands) between the back teeth to space them apart. Normally the back teeth are wedged together and we need to space them in order to fit the metal molar bands around these teeth. These separators are generally left in place for 5 – 7 days. Without the use of separators it is impossible to fit crown forms or metal molar bands at the next appointment.

2. 1 week later Fitting of Bands / Crown Forms - 30 minutes.
The separators are removed, leaving spaces between the molar teeth. Crown forms or metal molar bands are fitted over the tooth snugly and an impression of the teeth is taken. The impression is removed as are the crown forms or metal molar bands and the separators are placed back into the mouth to retain the space already made. We then use this impression with the bands placed in it, to construct the appliance.

3. 2 weeks after the 2nd appointment Insertion of the Upper Appliance - 30 minutes.
The separators are removed from the upper teeth and the appliance, which has been constructed, is then inserted. The appliance is then cemented into place with dental cement to secure it is in position. Instructions are then given on how to adjust the appliance.

4. 3 weeks after the 3rd appointment.
An appointment to check how the expansion is going - 5 mins

5. 3 weeks after the 4th appointment.
Separators for lower arch (same as 1st appointment)

6. Separators - 15 minutes - 1 week after the 5th appointment.
The separators are removed from the lower teeth and the appliance, which has been constructed, is then inserted. The pistons are then connected to complete the activation of the appliance, to posture the lower jaw forward, as it was designed.

7. 8 – 10 weeks after 6th appointment.
An appointment to check and adjust the appliance if necessary - 5 mins

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