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	Orthodontic Insurance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Orthodontics or orthodontia is the specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both.
		The retainers are generally worn full-time for a short period, perhaps 6 months to a year, and then worn periodically (typically nightly during sleep) for as long as the patient desires.
		Orthodontic retainers are used after braces have been removed to hold teeth in their new position while surrounding gums and bone adjusts to this new position.
	www.wwwtln.com /finance/139/orthodontic-insurance.html (1597 words)

	Retainer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Look up retainer in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
		an individual, in civil proceedings, assigned to maintain assets of an organization; for example, in a lawsuit between shareholders, a judge may be asked to replace an executive who holds shares with a retainer if they believe there is a danger of the executive running the company into the ground
		This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Retainer (196 words)

	Austin, TX (Texas) Orthodontist David Hime, DDS, MS
		Your dentist is probably recommending orthodontics so that he or she might treat you in the best manner possible to bring you to optimal dental health.
		Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
		Over the course of orthodontic treatment, a headgear can dramatically reduce the protrusion of upper incisor teeth (the top four front teeth) or retrusion of the lower jaw (a lower jaw that is too far behind the upper jaw), while making upper and lower jaw lengths more compatible.
	www.himeandhime.com /faq.html (4148 words)

	Retainers - Dental Retainer Information and Orthodontic Devices
		Retainers are an orthodontic device that are used to hold teeth in their position while surrounding gums and bone adjust to this position.
		Retainers are typically used after braces have been removed as a step to achieve permanent results from orthodontic treatment.
		Retainers can be used to hold teeth in place, to move teeth into optimal locations, and to treat jaw disorders and other orthodontic problems.
	www.resource4dentistry.com /topics/retainers.html (182 words)

	Orthodontist, Pennington, NJ - Dr. Mark W. McDonough - Specialist in orthodontics for children and adults
		Orthodontics is the specialty branch of dentistry that addresses the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities (crooked, crowded and spaced teeth; overbites, under-bites, and jaw discrepancies).
		When a baby molar tooth is lost prematurely, an orthodontic device with a fixed wire is usually put in the mouth to hold the space for the permanent tooth to come in later.
		Orthodontic treatment may help reduce the likelihood of periodontal disease since teeth that are straight are easier to keep clean.
	www.bracez4you.com /faq.asp (4157 words)

	FDA > CDRH > CFR Title 21 Database Search
		An orthodontic plastic bracket is a plastic device intended to be bonded to a tooth to apply pressure to a tooth from a flexible orthodontic wire to alter its position.
		An extraoral orthodontic headgear is a device intended for use with an orthodontic appliance to exert pressure on the teeth from outside the mouth.
		Intraoral devices for snoring and intraoral devices for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are devices that are worn during sleep to reduce the incidence of snoring and to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
	www.accessdata.fda.gov /scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=872&showFR=1&subpartNode=21:8.0.1.1.22.6 (534 words)

	Attorney Retainer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Retainer (orthodontic device) 1: OrthodonticsOrthodontic '''retainer s''' are used after tooth bracesbraces have b 3: only at night.
		February 25 66: * 1553 - Hirate Masahide, Japanese retainer and the tutor of Oda Nobunaga (d.
		Retainer s were also given land on basis of rice output, no 20: ori castle, while Nobunaga is brought up alone by retainer Hirate Masahide.
	www.witchware.com /File/31261-Attorney.Retainer.Html (378 words)

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		This device is intended to be used in vivo, to manually measure periodontal pocket probing depths, detect the presence or absence of bleeding on probing, and detect the presence of sulfides in periodontal pockets, as an adjunct in the diagnosis of periodontal diseases in adult patients.
		Zinc oxide-eugenol is a device composed of zinc oxide-eugenol intended to serve as a temporary tooth filling or as a base cement to affix a temporary tooth filling, to affix dental devices such as crowns or bridges, or to be applied to a tooth to protect the tooth pulp.
		Dental mercury is a device composed of mercury intended for use as a component of amalgam alloy in the restoration of a dental cavity or a broken tooth.
	eil.stanford.edu /regnet/resources/21cfr/21.cfr.872.xml (8651 words)

	los alamos orthodontist
		When a baby molar tooth is lost early, an orthodontic device with a fixed wire is usually put between teeth to hold the space for the permanent tooth, which will come in later.
		A common orthodontic problem to treat is protrusion of the upper front teeth ahead of the lower front teeth.
		While the upper and lower jaws are still growing, orthodontic appliances can be used to help the growth of the lower jaw catch up to the growth of the upper jaw.
	www.messersmithorthodontics.com /html/body_treatment_-_child.html (1455 words)

	Orthodontists - Allentown, PA - Philip J. Tighe,D.D.S., M.S., Philip L. Tighe D.D.S., M.S., - Specialists in ...
		The technical term for these problems is "malocclusion," which means "bad bite." The practice of orthodontics involves the diagnosis, application and control of corrective appliances (braces) to bring teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment and to achieve facial balance.
		An orthodontic examination is advisable any time a particular problem is noted by the patient, parent, family dentist or physician.
		After braces are removed, the patient will be asked to wear a retainer for a period of time to help keep the teeth in their new positions.
	www.tigheortho.com /braces.asp (1305 words)

	The Orthodontic Patient - Anthony J. Ireland and Fraser McDonald
		Chapters three through six are each devoted to treatment with a different type of orthodontic device: removable appliances, functional appliances, headgear, and fixed appliances.
		Parents of children who are expected to or are undergoing orthodontic treatment might also find it of some interest, as it offers far more detail than the generally available patient-literature, as well as what information orthodontists generally are able to provide.
		The focus of the book is on child and adolescent orthodontics; while many of the basics are the same, it nevertheless does have quite a different focus than adult orthodontics, so adult patients might benefit more from a more specialised text.
	www.complete-review.com /reviews/medical/odont1.htm (1743 words)

	(WO 01/08592) BLEACHING ORTHODONTIC RETAINER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The lingual portion is also adaptable to move the teeth to a predetermined position as well as prevent the movement of the teeth from the predetermined.
		The device also includes a substantially liquid impermeable carrier that is bonded to the lingual portion at a joint.
		A labial wire extends from the lingual portion to the carrier and contacts the labial surface of at least one tooth to minimize movement of the lingual portion when the device is positioned in the mouth of the patient.
	www.wipo.int /ipdl/IPDL-CIMAGES/view/pct/getbykey5?KEY=01/08592.010208 (189 words)

	FAQs
		There are a variety of orthodontic devices to do this and may or may not use braces.
		When the initial goals are achieved, the orthodontic devices and braces may be removed to wait for more permanent teeth to erupt.
		An implant is a device placed in the bone and acts as the root of the tooth.
	www.drcrutchfield.com /faq_new_2006.htm (1604 words)

	Virginia Veterinary Dentistry - Orthodontics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Orthodontic procedures are simply the tools used to improve function and reduce pain.
		Genetic abnormalities and retained primary teeth are the main causes of misaligned or crooked teeth.
		If retained primary teeth have persisted past the time when the permanent tooth has fully erupted, it is sometimes possible to surgically reposition the permanent tooth into the void left by the extraction of the retained primary tooth.
	www.virginiaveterinarydentistry.com /615222.html (834 words)

	Malocclusion and Orthodontics -- Treatment Overview
		The general categories of orthodontic devices (appliances) are functional and fixed.
		Over a period of months, the wires are tightened and adjusted, gradually applying enough force to move the teeth (bone remodeling).
		Retainers are removable appliances made of molded plastic and wire.
	www.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/tn1015.asp (236 words)

	Winston-Salem, Clemmons, and King, NC (North Carolina) Orthodontist Partners James B. McLain, J. Richard Steedle, David ...
		Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth.
		Over the course of orthodontic treatment, a Herbst or MARA appliance can dramatically reduce the protrusion of upper incisor teeth (the top four front teeth) or retrusion of the lower jaw (a lower jaw that is too far behind the upper jaw), while making upper and lower jaw lengths more compatible.
		Successful orthodontic treatment is a "two-way street" that requires a consistent, cooperative effort by both the orthodontist and patient.
	www.smileland.com /questions.html (4194 words)

	orthodontic retainer
		Harris Orthodontic Laboratory specializing in the fabrication of orthodontic retainers, soldered space maintainers and TMJ splints.
		orthodontic records and treatment plan, initial placement of braces or appliances, all adjustments, retainers, and retainer...
		Your retainer is a removable orthodontic appliance carefully designed to maintain you teeth in their correct positions...
	www.about-doctors.com /79/orthodontic-retainer.html (536 words)

	Malocclusion and Orthodontics
		Retainers are removable appliances made of moulded plastic and wire.
		Some orthodontists recommend that retainers be worn for many years, because teeth have a natural tendency to drift out of place.
		Orthodontic treatment for malocclusion is a popular option for adults, due in part to better technology.
	www.bchealthguide.org /kbase/topic/major/tn1000/trtover.htm (721 words)

	The DIS Discussion Forums - "Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment" - has your child had it? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		When they removed it (it was cemented in her mouth), she had to wear a retainer until she was ready for the braces.
		She wore the retainer, but not as often as she was supposed to.
		If she doesn't need any more orthodontic work in the next 24 months we will miss out on $600 of benefits she is entitled to ($400 will be used now).
	www.disboards.com /showthread.php?t=862034 (1549 words)

	Salem, Keizer, Silverton, OR (Oregon) Orthodontists John & Terry McDonald
		Efferdent or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can be used, but do not take the place of brushing.
		When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case.
		A palatal expander is an orthodontic device that fits into the roof of the mouth (palate).
	www.silvertonbraces.com /life.html (1056 words)

	Orthodontic Dental Clinic in Patiala
		Once the braces are removed, a removable retainer holds the newly shifted teeth in place for the first few months after treatment.
		In children the primary molar teeth,hold needed space for permanent teeth to erupt in the later age.If the molar tooth is lost due to decay,than an orthodontic device with a fixed wire is usually put between teeth to hold the space for the permanent tooth, which will come in later.
		This is the final phase of orthodontic treatment Here the retainers are given to patient so that the teeth must adapt to the new position.This is weared depending on individual case and more the patient wears it more is the adaptibility.The length of time for retention varies with each individual.
	www.patialaorthodontics.com /ortho.asp (606 words)

	Dorlands Medical Dictionary
		an orthodontic device for maintaining in position the teeth and jaws.
		an orthodontic appliance consisting of a removable palatal wire and an acrylic bite plate resting against the palate, used to stabilize teeth after their movement or as a basis for tooth movement by providing anchorage for other attachments.
		an orthodontic appliance that retains the space created by premature loss of a tooth or the space to be filled by an erupting tooth.
	www.mercksource.com /pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_r_09zPzhtm (4462 words)

	Orthodontic Retainers Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		HARRIS ORTHODONTIC LABORATORY: specializing in the fabrication of orthodontic retainers, and offering patients and professionals quality retainer care products for home and travel.
		Your orthodontic retainers have been carefully designed to hold your teeth in...
		Retainers are fragile and the safest place for them is in your...
	dental.information-101.info /white-whitening-teeth/orthodontic-retainers.html (210 words)

	Orthodontic Retainers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Orthodontic retainers are used after braces have been removed to hold teeth in their new position while...
		Orthodontic Laboratory is fully registered/licensed with the Florida.
		Removable retainers are made of colored plastic that goes behind the teeth with a wire that goes...
	www.best-in-dental-care.com /OPG/orthodontic-retainers.html (645 words)

	Homo sapiens diseases - Oral cavity, pharynx and neck tumefactions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Surfaces adjacent to tooth restorations and exposed roots are also vulnerable, particularly as teeth are retained in an aging population.
		Over time dental caries extend to the underlying dentin, leading to cavitation of the enamel and ultimately penetration to the tooth pulp, producing acute pulpitis.
		Bacteria collect on orthodontic fixtures, which unlike the smooth surface of teeth, are hard to clean.
	focosi.altervista.org /pathohomotissueheadneck.html (11425 words)

	Wired News: Playing Smart With Crooked Teeth
		Anyone who's ever worn the dreaded orthodontic device strapped from the front teeth to the back of the head has probably uttered a lie like this.
		Northcutt's invention, called "timing headgear," used a battery-operated timing device that strapped onto the headgear and recorded a patient's total use.
		In fact, one of the product's designers was the electrical engineer for "Baby Think it Over," a pregnancy deterrent that experts say is a perfect example of persuasive technology specifically designed to change a user's behavior.
	www.wired.com /news/gizmos/1,34853-0.html (682 words)

	Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM) treatment for one little girl with cleft lip and palate.
		Emily was born with cleft lip and palate on April 15, 2004.
		The NAM is an orthodontic device, similar in pricipal to a retainer, that is fitted to the shape of the baby's mouth and held in via tapes and rubber bands.
		The NAM comes out as easily as a retainer does, and its primary purpose is to move the segments of the gums together and shape the nose prior to surgery.
	ouremily.blogspot.com /2004_03_01_ouremily_archive.html (952 words)

	Straight Talk On Invisible Braces
		That's essentially the marketing pitch behind a new type of orthodontic device that promises a straight smile while being easy on the eyes.
		The Invisalign process uses a series of clear, plastic molds to gradually move the teeth.
		Robert L. Boyd, DDS, chairman of the department of orthodontics at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, says that even with more complicated cases, he has seen good results with Invisalign.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/29/1728_65420 (732 words)

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