Week 2 Vocabulary

Question 1

Contoured metal wire that provides force when teeth are guided in movement for orthodontics

Answer 1

Arch Wire

Question 2

Stainless steel ring attached to molars to hold the arch wire and auxiliaries for orthodontics

Answer 2

Band

Question 3

Small device bonded to teeth to hold the arch wire to the teeth

Answer 3

Bracket

Question 4

Displacement of a tooth from its socket as a result of injury

Answer 4

Extrusion

Question 5

External orthodontic appliance that is used to control growth and tooth movement

Answer 5

Headgear

Question 6

Displacement of a tooth into its socket as a result of injury

Answer 6

Intrusion

Question 7

Light wire or elastic used to hold the arch wire in its bracket

Answer 7

Ligature

Question 8

Appliance used to retain teeth in their desired position

Answer 8

Positioner

Question 9

Appliance used for maintaining the positions of the teeth and jaws after orthodontic treatment

Answer 9

Retainer

Question 10

Turn a tooth in its socket

Answer 10

Rotation

Question 11

Device made from wire or elastic and used to separate molars before fitting and placement of orthodontic bands

Answer 11

Separator

Question 12

Twisting or turning force

Answer 12

Torque

Question 13

An abnormal direction of tooth eruption

Answer 13

Ectopic