Parts of Braces
Brackets
Brackets are connected to the bands, or directly connected to the teeth, and hold the archwire in place.
Metal Bands
The band is cemented ring of metal, which wraps around the tooth.
Archwires
The archwire is tied to all of the brackets and creates force to move teeth into proper alignment.
Elastic Hooks and Rubber Bands
Elastic hooks are used for attachment of rubber bands, which help move the teeth towards their final position.
Ligature
The archwire is held to each bracket with a ligature, which can either be a tiny elastic or a twisted wire.
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