Candidate 3 The three developments Nitinol archwires in braces Lingual Braces Invisalign Whats the Point To correct malocclusionsImproper bites Nitinol Archwire Shape Memory Alloy ID: 177533
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How significant have been the developments in dental braces since the 1960’s?
Candidate 3Slide2
The three developments
Nitinol archwires in braces
Lingual Braces
InvisalignSlide3
What’s the Point…?
To correct malocclusions—Improper bitesSlide4
Nitinol Archwire
Shape Memory Alloy
Made of Nickel and Titanium in almost equal amounts
Nitinol archwires—Don’t need retightening
Stainless steel—Do need retightening. Slide5
Benefits
Fewer appointments need to be made for the patient
Reduced pain
Stainless steel can form ‘kinks’Slide6
Lingual Braces Slide7
Benefits and Disadvantages
Discreet
Few people are aware of it
Specialist training
Less significantSlide8
Invisalign
Clear, plastic alignersSlide9
Benefits and Disadvantages
Can be removed
Less aggravation of gums
and lips
Invisible
Less effective at treating certain malocclusionsSlide10
Why Braces fail to be significant?
LEDC’S where oral
health is of minor importance
Psychological stress Slide11
Clinical Problems with BracesSlide12
ConclusionSlide13
Reflection
Organisation
Management
Sources