So, with the teeth of my lower jaw wired up, sometimes there is a chance that the pressure of the wire trying to correct the alignment would push the teeth backwards and form a bad alignment. What needs to be done is to also put pressure from the back side so that the the teeth are held in the desired alignment instead of forming a bad alignment.
A bite plate is a small, removable acrylic appliance that fits on the roof of the mouth behind the front teeth. It should feel secure and fit snugly - source
source: uniortholab.com |
Bite plate behind the teeth on my lower jaw. Notice the whitish transparent plates at the bottom and its clamps holding on to the molars beside the gaps. |
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