This fixed appliance is designed to widen the palate if it is too narrow and creates additional spaces. This often will avoid the need to extract teeth during orthodontic treatment.
This fixed appliance is designed to advance the position of the lower jaw and may avoid the necessity for jaw surgery.
At the completion of orthodontic treatment, braces are removed and impressions are taken in order to have retainers made.
FIXED RETAINER
The retainers can be fixed and bonded to the inside surfaces of the teeth.
REMOVABLE RETAINER
The retainers can also be removable.