Lingual Braces

Question 1

consists of tiny braces which are made to measure for the patient’s teeth and they are attached to the inner surface of the teeth

Answer 1

Lingual braces

Question 2

Lingual braces requires a series of steps

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Answer 2

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Question 3

First step

Answer 3

• clinical and rx study
• records of the teeth
• design the lingual braces

Question 4

The placement appointment usually lasts approximately

Answer 4

90 mins

Question 5

After the placement appointment what is next?

Answer 5

Instruct brushing techniques
Diet
Care of the braces

Question 6

Duration of the tx

Answer 6

Usually
12-18 months

Question 7

It is possible to treat almost all malocclusions with lingual braces

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Answer 7

True
as long as the basic principles of orthodontic treatment are respected.

Question 8

It has been proven that the position of the braces on the palatal and lingual surfaces of the teeth alters their relationship with their center of resistance and therefore…

Answer 8

with the amount and type of force they receive.

Question 9

Diet recommended during the first days

Answer 9

Soft diet

Avoid hard, sticky foods

Question 10

How to avoid gingival enlargements and hypertrophies from delaying tooth movement

Answer 10

Correct oral hygiene

Question 11

Disadvantages

Answer 11

•Complicated hygiene.

•Discomfort, as they collide with the tongue

•Adaptation problems with speaking and chewing.

•Higher costs.