REMOVABLE BRACES

How do removable braces work?

• guiding your teeth into the desired position

• stimulate the gum

• cause tooth loss

• lead the teeth to an undesirable position

What material is the removable braces made of?

• shellac

• gypsum

• acrylic

• wax

Can you eat in a removable braces?

• Yes

• No

Are removable braces reimbursed at nfz?

• Yes

• No

How many hours a day should you wear the braces?

• 1-2 h

• 12-16 h

• 4-6 h

• as long as possible

What is the name of the transparent overlay on the teeth?

• clear aligner

• hyrax

• fixed braces

• twin block

What is a retainer?

• a retention apparatus that allows you to maintain the effects of completed orthodontic treatment

• prevents the eruption of teeth in undesirable places

• used to widen the upper arch - jaw

• removable orthodontic appliance consisting of two plates: upper and lower

What defects can be corrected with a removable braces?

• Widen or narrow the dental arch, e.g. eliminating the effect of the so-called gothic palate

• Move the tooth to the right place - in children it concerns incorrectly erupted teeth.

• Change the position of the lower jaw.

• Eliminate the reverse bite, the so-called Undershot mouth in which the lower teeth are positioned in front of the upper teeth.

Can some types of removable braces be used in adults?

• No

• Yes

What influences the effects of treatment with removable braces?

• hygiene

• regularity

• color of braces