
(A) Brackets
- Metal or clear attachments which are bonded directly
to the teeth.
(B) Archwire - Runs through a slot
in the brackets to provide pressure to slowly move teeth.
(C) Bands (Molar) - Metal rings which
are cemented around the molar teeth.
(D) Modules - Coloured or clear tiny
elastics that fit around the 4 corners of each bracket.
(E) Ligature Wire - Tiny wires that
tie the archwire into the bracket.
(F) Hooks - Used to attach elastics
(rubber bands).
(G) Coil Spring - Fits between brackets
and over archwire to hold or expand space.
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