Orthodontics Terms:

1. band: For aligning back teeth
2. bracket: For alignment of front teeth
3. archwires: Runs through the brackets and bands to create alignment.
4. hooks: Used to wear rubber bands and attach coils springs
5. coil spring: used to close/open or maintain space
6. headgear tube: for placement of headgear attachment
7. loop on archwire: used to close space
8. steel tie: used to engage archwire into the bracket
9. rubber band: used to coordinate upper and lower occlusion or ‘bite’
10. elastic tie: used to engage archwire into the bracket

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