Types of Appliances
- Removable plates — expand the jaw and create space for teeth
- Functional appliances — guide the growth of the upper or lower jaw
- Myofunctional appliances (trainers) — normalize muscle function and tongue position
- Expansion appliances — used for a narrow upper jaw
- Fixed appliances — attached to teeth for continuous action and stable growth control
- Partial braces — used in teenagers to correct specific teeth