Orthodontic Appliances Thesis

Summary:

Orthodontics, a specialized field of dentistry, boasts a rich history, with numerous devices and techniques that have been developed and classified over the years. The movable wall component is foundational to this practice, with specific emphasis on the palatal and lingual plate, which further extends to the retronasal patou, the inclined plane, and the posterior half-guts. Another significant element in orthodontics includes the array of hooks, such as Stahl crochet, Delta Crochet, Jackson or ring crochet, Adams crochet, Schwarz crochet, and the orthodontic brace.

Active elements like orthodontic screws, the screw with force damper, vestibular arches, coffin arch, and the unique designs like the oral bow in tuning fork, “S” arch, bow in “8”, and the spring in the mushroom further highlight the complexity of orthodontic interventions. The use of mobile devices, such as the vestibular shield, Andressen Haupl activator, Balters Bionator, Frankel functional regulator, Clark’s Twin Block, Stockli-Teuscher’s Headgear activator, the Herbst machine, and the positioner emphasize the diversity of options available for different dental conditions.

On the other hand, fixed appliances play an irreplaceable role in this field. The fixed orthodontic appliance, which includes components like brackets, orthodontic rings, secondary elements, and the vestibular arch, is indispensable. Notably, the Edgewise technique, a critical treatment method, is executed in three distinct stages. Additional tools like breakers, distal jets, lip bumper, Nuovo distalizzatore, and Fastback are vital in orthodontic procedures. Lastly, vestibular arch testing underscores the process of ensuring efficiency and accuracy in treatments, leading to desired outcomes.

Excerpt:

Orthodontic Appliances Thesis

The bachelor thesis contains two parts: the theoretical part and the practical part. The theoretical part is made up of a detailed description of the topic, orthodontic appliances. I started with a small history in which the first orthodontic appliances built are presented. Their basic role is to correct the dental-maxillary anomaly, preserve the obtained result and prevent recurrence. All orthodontic appliances are simple or complicated mechanisms, applied to produce movements of one or more teeth, the alveolar process, the jaws or even the muscles. Orthodontic appliances are classified into two broad categories: fixed and mobile.