List of essential orthodontic accessories, how many have you used?
In orthodontic treatment, there are many small accessories that play a key role. Let's take a look at the functions and usage scenarios of these accessories!
Cross bracket locator 🔍
The cross bracket locator can help you determine the position of the bracket on the tooth and ensure that it is at the correct distance from the incisal edge or tooth tip.
Needle holder 🪛
The needle holder is mainly used for ligation and removal of archwires, and is very convenient to operate.
Crown scissors ✂️
The crown scissors are used to cut ligature wires, trim the edges of bands, and ensure that the details during orthodontic treatment are properly handled.
Band 🔗
The band is mainly made of metal sheets, which fit closely with the tooth surface through mechanical retention, providing a stable foundation for orthodontic treatment.
Band pusher 🛠️
The band pusher is used to push the band into place, making it more closely fit with the crown, improving the comfort and effect of treatment.
Lingual buckle 👅
Lingual buckle has two types: smooth and bonded. It is mainly used to correct tooth torsion and tilt and improve tooth alignment.
Chain rubber band 🧵
Chain rubber band is used for intra-mandibular traction to help narrow the gap and improve tooth alignment.
Traction rubber band 🪝
Traction rubber band is used for inter-mandibular anchorage, adjust the occlusal relationship, and make the teeth more neatly arranged.
Archwire 🌐
Archwire has a variety of materials, such as stainless steel round wire, stainless steel square wire, nickel titanium round wire, nickel titanium square wire and Australian wire, which are used to adjust tooth alignment.
Square wire former 🛠️
Square wire former has grooves of different specifications, which are used to initially bend the straight square wire into the shape of the dental arch to facilitate subsequent treatment.
Anchor nail 🔩
The function of the anchor nail is to protect the anchorage, make full use of the limited gap, and improve the treatment effect.
Spiral expander 🔧
The spiral expander consists of an expander, a retaining clasp, a hyperbolic lip arch and a base, which is used to expand the dental arch and improve the tooth alignment.
Push spring and tension spring 💪
Push springs and tension springs are selected according to the crowding of teeth or the size of the gap. Push springs are used for crowded situations, and tension springs are used for large gaps.
These accessories play an important role in orthodontic treatment. Understanding their functions and usage scenarios can help you better cooperate with the doctor for treatment.