Metallic braces : were among the first orthodontic appliances that were introduced for orthodontic treatment of misaligned or crooked teeth. Traditional metal braces are very effective in teeth straightening. Various colors are available to make them look a bit more esthetic. Conventional metal braces are made of high quality stainless steel or titanium alloys. Metallic braces consist of the following components
Ceramic braces : Also known as clear braces, are orthodontic tools used to straighten teeth and fix bite problems. They consist of clear or tooth-colored ceramic brackets attached to the surface of your teeth with similarly colored wires and rubber bands, which provide more discretion. Ceramic braces use the same technology as metal braces: the clear or tooth-colored brackets are affixedto the teeth, connected by a flexible archwire. There are many different kinds of orthodontic conditions that can be corrected with ceramic braces these are called malocclusions. Each one requires careful planning and expertise to treat, so be sure to seek out our expert orthodontist with a demonstrated record of success achieving healthy smiles.
1. Metallic brackets
Brackets are the appliances that are attached to the teeth, and are the ones that become visible
whenever you open your mouth for speech or smiling.
2. Metallic arch wires
An archwire is simply a metallic wire that passes through specially designed slots within the brackets.
Metallic archwires are either prepared from stainless steel, nickel titanium, or β-titanium alloys.
Ceramic Braces
Lingual Braces : Lingual braces behind the teeth are the most specialized and least common orthodontic system on the market. This is because they require a different set of orthodontic skills that few orthodontists take the time to hone. Lingual braces behind the teeth are not taught during orthodontic training, and it is therefore up to the orthodontist to learn to become proficient with them.
Invisible Braces : Straight teeth and a revitalized smile may no longer need to come from a mouth full of unattractive wire and bracket braces. Enhancing self-esteem and physical confidence, invisible braces offer an esthetic and barely visible alternative to conventional wire/bracket braces.