How significant have been the developments in dental braces since

the 1960’s?Candidate 3

The three developments

Nitinol archwires in braces

Lingual Braces Invisalign

What’s the Point…?To correct malocclusions—Improper bites

Nitinol ArchwireShape Memory Alloy Made of Nickel and Titanium in almost equal

amounts

Nitinol archwires—Don’t need retighteningStainless steel—Do need retightening.

BenefitsFewer appointments need to be made for the

patient

Reduced pain

Stainless steel can form ‘kinks’

Lingual Braces

Benefits and DisadvantagesDiscreet

Few people are aware of it

Specialist training

Less significant

InvisalignClear, plastic aligners

Benefits and DisadvantagesCan be removed

Less aggravation of gums and lips

Invisible

Less effective at treating certain malocclusions

Why Braces fail to be significant?LEDC’S where oral health is of minor importance

Psychological stress

Clinical Problems with Braces

Conclusion

ReflectionOrganisation

Management

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