Orthodontic rubber band is an auxiliary tool for orthodontics, which is mainly used to adjust occlusion. There are many kinds, as many as twenty or thirty kinds, including penguins, squirrels, monkeys, rabbits and foxes. These patterns represent the difference of rubber belt types with different sizes and thicknesses, that is, they can produce different force values.
The rubber band can slowly and continuously release its strength in a certain period of time, producing elastic force to act on teeth and dental arch, traction teeth, and adjust the relationship between upper and lower dentition.
Generally speaking, the function of hanging rubber bands mainly has the following functions:
1, close the gap. If the rubber band continues to exert force, the tooth extraction gap can be closed slowly.
2. Adjust the center line. The rubber band can pull the teeth to the position designed in the scheme to prevent the center line from being uneven.
3. Adjust the molar relationship and occlusal relationship. Adjusting the occlusal relationship of teeth to the best state is also the most important function of rubber band, which makes the chewing efficiency of teeth reach the highest.
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What are the precautions for hanging rubber bands:
1, no bones, hard shell food:
Don't eat ribs, nuts and other foods. When eating apples, cut them into small pieces to prevent the accessories of orthosis from loosening due to improper diet. Doing this well is the basis for ensuring the smooth completion of the rectification.
2. Rinse your mouth with mouthwash or water after meals:
Pay attention to brushing your teeth and gargling during orthodontics, and pay more attention to hanging rubber bands. You need to brush your teeth or rinse your mouth after every meal.
3. Eat less snacks:
Do not eat sticky food, and try to eat snacks as little as possible in daily life, especially candy, which is easy to stick to utensils and difficult to remove.