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2. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   The teeth move when the arch wire puts pressure on the brackets and teeth. Sometimes springs or rubber bands are used to put more force in a specific direction. [1] Braces apply constant pressure which, over time, moves teeth into the desired positions. The process loosens the tooth after which new bone grows to support the tooth in its new ...

3. Fixed prosthodontics - Wikipedia

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   The tooth-to-restoration margin is an unsightly thing to have exposed on the visible surface of a tooth when the tooth exists in the aesthetic zone of the smile. In these areas, the dentist places the margin as far apical (towards the root tip of the tooth) as possible, even below the gumline, though problems may arise when placing the margin ...

4. Pediatric crowns - Wikipedia

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   Composite resin crowns, also called strip crowns, are made by curing composite resin within a clear plastic mold over a prepared tooth. [1] [2] They are widely used for restoring the primary anterior teeth (e.g. due to early childhood caries) and discolored teeth. These crowns are aesthetic, affordable, and conservative, requiring minimal ...

5. List of orthodontic functional appliances - Wikipedia

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   The thickness increases to 0.6 or 0.7mm wire if it is to move more teeth or a larger/multi rooted tooth. [8] Palatal Finger Spring - These springs are used to move teeth buccally or lingually. Buccal Canine Retractor - These springs are used to bring a buccally placed canine more lingual. Z-Spring - This spring is used to move one or two teeth ...

6. Dentist-Approved At-Home Teeth Whiteners - AOL

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   Crest 3D White Stain Eraser Teeth Whitening Toothpaste. At less than $5 for a two-pack, you're probably already sold on this top-selling whitening toothpaste.

7. Retainer (orthodontics) - Wikipedia

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   It also benefits from being robust and rigid, easy to construct and allows prosthetic tooth/teeth to be added onto with metal stops placed mesial and distal to the prosthetic teeth to prevent any relapse. To help fix rotations; acrylic facing can be added to the labial bow and a bite plane added to maintain the result of deep overbite correction.