A dental wire in the shape of an arch used with orthodontic attachments (orthodontic brackets) that are affixed to the crowns/surfaces of two or more teeth in order to cause/guide tooth movement. This is a single-patient device intended to be used for the d...
A metallic device that is bonded to an orthodontic band, or directly to a tooth, to hold an orthodontic wire and/or other appliance (e.g., rubber bands) used to apply pressure to the tooth in order to alter the position of the tooth. This is a single-patien...
A device used in orthodontics to attach a wire(s) or headgear to orthodontic bands bonded to the teeth. It is typically welded to an orthodontic band or bonded to a tooth. This is a single-patient device that is used for the duration of the treatment (singl...
A thread or slender rod of metal (e.g., stainless steel, precious metal) incorporated into an orthodontic appliance, typically as part of an orthodontic appliance system. It is available in various dimensions and grades, and is used to exert pressure on tee...
A dental device made of metal wire intended to retain and stabilize a removable orthodontic appliance to stationary teeth. It is manufactured, typically chairside, to meet the specifications of an individual patient. This is a single-patient device that is ...
A hand-held dental instrument used in orthodontics to intraorally chill or cool thermally-activated archwires when placing bends in an orthodontic appliance. The device, after it has been precooled (typically with a cryogenic spray), is applied to a desired...
A plastic device intended to be bonded to a tooth, to hold an orthodontic wire and/or other appliance (e.g., rubber bands) used to apply pressure to the tooth in order to alter the position of the tooth. This is a single-patient device intended to be used f...
A hand-held manual dental instrument designed to hold small objects or to bend or to cut metal strips or wire used in orthodontic procedures. It is typically made of high-grade steel and consists of two arms/rods that form a handle proximally and extend dis...