Hawley’s Appliances Write short note on Hawley’s appliance. Answer. "Global prevalence of Hawley’s appliance prescriptions" Charles Hawley in 1920 designed Hawley’s appliance which is the most frequently used retainer. Hawley’s appliance is also known as dental crutch. This is a passive appliance which can be removed and inserted by the patient at his/her own … [Read more...] about Hawley’s Appliances
Orthodontics
Cantilever Springs
Cantilever Springs Question 1. Write short note on cantilever springs. Answer. Cantilever Springs Spring is the active component of removable orthodontic appliance. "Early warning signs of cantilever spring misuse" Read And Learn More: Retention and Relapse in Orthodontics: Causes, Types, Functions "Understanding cantilever springs: Types and uses … [Read more...] about Cantilever Springs
Adams Clasp Theory And Fabrication
Adams Clasp Theory And Fabrication Discuss in brief the modifications of Adam’s clasp. Or Write short note on modifications of Adam’s clasp. Answer. "Importance of Adams clasp in removable orthodontic retainers" Adam’s clasp can be modifid in number of ways. These modifications permit additional uses or enhanced retention. Modifications of Adam’s clasp Adam's … [Read more...] about Adams Clasp Theory And Fabrication
Canine Retraction Classification in Orthodontics
Canine Retraction Write a short note on the canine retractor. Answer. Canine retractor Canine retractors are the springs that are used to move canines in a direction. "Emerging research on canine retraction techniques" Canine retraction in orthodontics Canine Retractors Classification Based on their location. Buccal-buccally placed. Palatal-palatally … [Read more...] about Canine Retraction Classification in Orthodontics
Space Maintenance in Orthodontics
Space Maintenance "What is space maintenance in orthodontics?" Space maintenance is defined as "the measures or procedures that are brought into use due to premature loss of deciduous tooth/teeth, to prevent loss of arch development." Planning for Space Maintenance For planning the space maintenance following are the considerations for the factors which influence the … [Read more...] about Space Maintenance in Orthodontics