What are removable orthodontic appliances?
Contemporary orthodontic treatment involves the use of both fixed and removable appliances. Fixed appliances, also known as braces, forms a major part of the orthodontic treatment. Although removable appliance play only a supporting role in comprehensive treatment, they are important in the orthodontic treatment of children. Removable appliances are appliances, which can be easily removed and reinserted into mouth. They consist of wires and screws held together by a plastic base and are used to move teeth and jaws into better relationships using gentle force. What are the uses of these appliances? • They are useful when small amount of orthodontic correction is required • It is sometimes possible to change the way the jaws grow, using orthodontic appliances. A special kind of removable appliance called functional appliance harness the power of the jaw muscles and can help with certain types of problem. • After tooth movement using braces is complete, a retainer (which is a kind of remo
