Orthodontics

Distal Shoe Space Maintainer Write short note on distal shoe space maintainer. Answer. It is also known as Roche’s appliance or Willet’s appliance or Intra-alveolar appliance or Cantilever fixed type space maintainer. "Steps to explain the design and components of the distal shoe space maintainer" Distal Shoe Space Maintainer Types Fixed Functional … [Read more...] about Distal Shoe Space Maintainer

Types Of Fixed Space Maintainers Write short note on fixed space maintainer. Answer. Space maintainers which are to be fixed on the teeth are known as fixed space maintainer. Types of Fixed Space Maintainers Functional space maintainers. Crown and bar Band and bar. "Factors influencing the choice of fixed space maintainers: Q&A" Non-functional … [Read more...] about Types Of Fixed Space Maintainers

Preventive Care In Orthodontics Write briefly on preventive orthodontics. Answer. Preventive orthodontics is defied as “the action taken to preserve the integrity of what appears to be normal occlusion at a specific time”. Graber Preventive orthodontics is defined as “prevention of potential interference with occlusal development”. Rationale of Preventive … [Read more...] about Preventive Care In Orthodontics

Space Maintainers “Space maintainer is a device used to maintain the space created by the loss of a deciduous tooth.” Classification of Space Maintainers According of Hitchcock Removable or fixed or semified. With a band or without a band. Functional or non-functional. Active or passive. Certain combinations of the above. "Understanding the role of space … [Read more...] about Space Maintainers: Classification, Contraindications, Advantages and Disadvantages

Prenatal And Postnatal Growth Of Mandible Prenatal Growth of Mandible The mandible develops from the first branchial arch or mandibular arch. On the lateral aspect of Meckel’s cartilage, during the sixth week of embryonic development, a condensation of mesenchyme occurs in the angle formed by the division of the inferior alveolar nerve and its incisor and mental … [Read more...] about Prenatal And Postnatal Growth Of Mandible