Glossary
A type of orthodontic appliance. See “Invisalign & Aligners” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Brand of fixed appliance made by GAC. See “Fixed Appliances”
Component of fixed appliances. See “Fixed Appliances”
Component of fixed appliances. See “Fixed Appliances”
Type of fixed appliances. See “Fixed Appliances”
Osteotomy Jaw Surgery. See section on “Jaw surgery” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of functional appliance. See “Functional Appliances” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Component of fixed appliances. See “Fixed Appliances”
Procedure where fixed appliances are stuck to the teeth.
Procedure where fixed appliances are stuck to the teeth.
Retainer Wire stuck to the back of the teeth which acts as a retainer after treatment.
Brand of clear brace made by Unitek. See “Clear Braces”
Normal Bite
Top teeth stick out too far over lower teeth
Lower teeth bite over top teeth
Brand of Aligner. See “Invisalign & Aligners” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Brand of fixed appliance made by A Company. See “Fixed Appliances”
Procedure where fixed appliances are removed from the teeth.
Brand of fixed appliance made by Dentarum. See “Fixed Appliances”
Brand of Aligner and Retainer. See “Invisalign & Aligners” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of functional appliance. See “Functional Appliances” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Minor surgical procedure to the gum
Minor surgical procedure to the gum
Appliance worn after orthodontic treatment to stop the teeth from moving
Type of brace worn like a cap over the top of the head at night time
Type of brace worn on the inside of the teeth
Type of functional appliance. See “Functional Appliances” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of brace worn on the inside of the teeth.
Procedure where a mould of the teeth is taken
Type of brace worn on the inside of the teeth. See section on “Lingual Appliances”
Brand of fixed appliance made by GAC. See “Fixed Appliances”
Brand of Aligner. See “Invisalign & Aligners” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of x-ray
Upper Jaw Surgery. See section on “Jaw surgery” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Wire stuck to the back of the teeth which acts as a retainer after treatment.
Advancement Lower Jaw Surgery. See section on “Jaw surgery” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Component of fixed appliances. See “Fixed Appliances”
Type of x-ray
Minor surgical procedure to the gum
Component of fixed appliances. See “Fixed Appliances”
See section on “Removable Appliances” under “Treatment Types Available”
worn after orthodontic treatment to stop the teeth from moving
Elastics placed between the teeth to create spaces prior to fitting braces
Brand of Aligner. See “Invisalign & Aligners” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of fixed appliance used by dentists. See “Six Month Braces” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of fixed appliance used by dentists. See “Six Month Braces” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Brand of fixed appliance. See “Fixed Appliances” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of fixed appliances. See “Fixed Appliances” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of fixed appliances. See “Fixed Appliances” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Component of fixed appliances. See “Fixed Appliances” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of functional appliance. See “Functional Appliances” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Upper removable Appliance. See “Removable Appliances” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of fixed appliance used by dentists. See “Six Month Braces” under “Types of Treatment Available”
Type of fixed appliance used by dentists. See “Six Month Braces” under “Types of Treatment Available”