Dr. William Chai
B.D.Sc (Melb.) (Hons)
Dental Surgeon
For our Orthodontic Patients
These are the common types of orthodontic appliances that are used, make yourself familiar with what they are called. Next time if you have to call us about something, you will know exactly what to tell us.
Metal Brackets
Metal Bands
Metal archwires
TPA – fitted to the UPPER jaw/arch,
LLA – fitted to the LOWER jaw/arch,
Rapid Expander – fitted to UPPER jaw/arch,
Rubber/elastomeric modules,
Metal Ties on brackets,
Metal spring/coils,