What is orthodontics without brackets?
Orthodontics like other sciences has advanced due to the relentless world-wide research done in order for the procedure to gain widespread acceptance, becoming more attractive and comfortable. Hence, addressing patients doubts and concerns. Over the years different strategies have been developed for the orthodontic treatment, which range from series of bands to minute brackets adhered directly to the surface of the teeth. A final aesthetic touch was accomplished with the silicone and ceramic braces, which provide a more pleasant look to the orthodontic treatments. In spite of these newer aesthetic treatments, investigators continued to be intrigued with inventing a totally invisible system and it was at U.C.L.A. that Dr. Craven Kurz, prolific inventor, started using his new invisible braces or Lingual Orthodontics. This technique consists on placing all the orthodontic appliances in the inner side of the teeth, while the visible surface of the teeth remains free of orthodontic devices.
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