by Taylor Salazar | Sep 14, 2018 | A Day in the Life, Online Courses, Online Dental Assistant Course, Orthodontic Assistant Permit
Forsus Appliance in Orthodontics There are several different types of orthodontic appliances used to correct Class II malocclusion. The Forsus appliance is one of those appliances. A Forsus appliance is a fixed appliance that is attached to the upper and lower teeth....
by Taylor Salazar | Aug 16, 2018 | Orthodontic Assistant Permit
Hey assistants! There are 3 different types of ligation in orthodontics. Self Ligation, Elastic, And Metal Ligation. The three different types are explained below: SELF LIGATION: Self-ligation has been around since the 1930’s. Self-ligating brackets became...
by Taylor Salazar | Aug 8, 2018 | Orthodontic Assistant Permit
TAD’s: What, Why, Where and How? I’m sure many of you have heard of these things: TAD’s. What are they ? TAD’s (Temporary Anchorage Device) resemble a screw and they are sometimes referred to as mini implants. They are made out of titanium, the same material that is...
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