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How significant have been the developments in dental braces - PPT Presentation

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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Slide1

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