Band Material in Orthodontics

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Band Material in Orthodontics
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What is an Orthodontic Band? Orthodontic bands
are custom fitted ring shaped devices designed to
wrap around your patients tooth and cemented in
place. Its a durable treatment than square
brackets, by simply attaching to the front of a
tooth. The orthodontic bands provide a solid
anchoring system for the arch wire of braces
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• Ideal Requirements of Band Material in
  Orthodontics
• The material should fit the contours of teeth as
  close as possible
• Resist deformation under stress in mouth
• Inherent springiness
• Have no occlusal interference
• Resist tarnish
• Stiff and strong
• The material shouldnt extend subgingivally more
  than required
• Soft and ductile

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• Band Material in Orthodontics Uses
• Enhances retention with welding or soldering
• Facilitates both lingual attachment and buccal of
  auxillaries
• It provides a broad surface and facilitates
  attachment of multiple auxillaries.
• Band material in orthodontics provides superior
  reliability due to better resistance.
• Easy to remove along with the attachment.
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