Brace information Q

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markyc
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Brace information Q

#1 Post by markyc »

Hey,

I was just wondering. My wire has 2 thicker parts to it at the front, either side of a tooth. I'm presuming these are perhaps stoppers to control at what point the teeth stop moving maybe?
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klobird
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Re: Brace information Q

#2 Post by klobird »

If it's what I'm thinking you're describing, those stops keep the wire from sliding too much one way or the other.
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jem
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Re: Brace information Q

#3 Post by jem »

My orthodontist puts little blobs of composite material on my white wire to act as stops. Does anyone else have this?
Sectional brace with Damon clear brackets fitted to front 6 upper teeth 3 January 2012
Brackets added to premolars 2 April 2012
Estimated treatment time originally 6-9 months. Brace removed on 22 July 2013 after 18 months and 19 days
Now enjoying bonded upper retainer plus part time essix/hawley( I have both)

Click here for my story http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=42194
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