A custom-made orthodontic appliance, typically supplied in series intended to be worn in succession and self-changed every few weeks, designed to influence the shape and/or function of the stomatognathic system to correct malocclusions (e.g., underbites, ov...
A series of preformed teeth aligners or positioners, worn in succession and changed every few weeks, designed to influence the shape and/or function of the stomatognathic system; often used to impact a patient's appearance and self image. It is typically cu...
An assembly of custom-made and preformed devices such as metal bands, archwires, springs, screws, power arms and/or a base plate (framework), designed to be applied to the teeth to influence the shape and/or function of the stomatognathic system to correct ...
A non-sterile circular band intended to be used during orthodontic treatment to exert a continuous light force to adjust bite and jaw position for correcting malocclusions (e.g., overbite, underbite). It is made of an elastomeric material (e.g., polyurethan...
A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to remove bone during an orthopaedic intervention of the limbs/joints; it is not primarily intended for nasal, spinal, or cranial use and is not a dedicated rib rongeur. It is a heavy-duty metallic instrument ...
An assembly of devices such as metal bands, archwires, springs and/or power arms, designed to influence the shape and/or function of the stomatognathic system. Once applied to the teeth, it may be periodically adjusted to effect skeletal and/or dental chang...
A small cylindrical pledget intended to be used to facilitate placement and proper seating of an orthodontic progressive aligner or teeth retainer (positioner), by being placed between the partially-aligned aligner/retainer and the opposing set of teeth, al...
A prefabricated dental device, typically made of plastic, that is an impression of a perfected bite used to prevent a patient's teeth from shifting position, or to move teeth to a final position, after orthodontic appliances (braces) have been removed. The ...
A small cylindrical pledget intended to be used to facilitate placement and proper seating of an orthodontic teeth positioner, by being placing between the partially-aligned positioner and the opposing set of teeth, allowing the patient to bite down on the ...
A collection of devices and supplies used in orthodontic and restorative dentistry to maintain a dry oral cavity for treatment procedures. It provides the operator with easy access to the field of operation by holding the mouth open, displacing the tongue, ...
An electronic device designed to be used in the home during treatment with orthodontic appliances (e.g., brackets, aligners) to provide small vibrations for gently accelerating the movement of anterior teeth, guided by the appliances, to help reduce treatme...
A hand-held manual surgical instrument with a cutting/biting action designed to remove bone during an orthopaedic intervention. It is a heavy-duty instrument that has a forceps- or pliers-like design and terminates at the distal end with sharp-edged, scoop-...
A small cylindrical pledget intended to be used to facilitate placement and proper seating of an orthodontic progressive aligner or teeth retainer (positioner), by being placed between the partially-aligned aligner/retainer and the opposing set of teeth, al...
A substance intended to characterize the contact relationship between the maxillary and the mandibular teeth during occlusion, and between interproximal surfaces, to help determine the proper seating of full or partial dentures, crowns and bridges, and to p...
A hand-held surgical instrument used to create an indentation or enlarge a pre-drilled pilot hole in a bone that will enable the surgeon to begin threading a bone screw or place another form of anchoring device. This device, commonly known as a bone notcher...
An assembly of electronic devices intended to use optical technology to capture digital topographical 3-D images of teeth, oral cavity structure and geometry, and bite relationship of a patient; it is typically in addition capable of detecting dental caries...
A thin, plastic, horshoe-like wafer that is placed between the upper and lower sets of teeth and bitten down on, or chewed, to help relieve pain or discomfort after orthodontic treatment. This is a single-use device.