Dental vibration appliance
Dental Vibration Appliance
A Dental Vibration Appliance (pronunciation: /ˈdɛntəl vaɪˈbreɪʃən əˈplaɪəns/) is a device used in dentistry to accelerate orthodontic treatment and alleviate discomfort associated with orthodontic appliances such as braces and aligners.
Etymology
The term "Dental Vibration Appliance" is derived from the words "dental", pertaining to teeth, "vibration", a rapid back and forth movement, and "appliance", a device.
Usage
Dental Vibration Appliances are typically used in conjunction with orthodontic treatments. They are designed to generate gentle vibrations that can help to speed up the process of tooth movement and reduce the discomfort associated with orthodontic appliances.
The appliance is generally used for a few minutes each day, and can be used at home. It is typically battery-operated and handheld, making it easy to use and portable.
Related Terms
- Orthodontics: The branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly.
- Braces: Devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite.
- Aligners: Clear, plastic forms of dental braces used to adjust teeth.
- Orthodontic Appliances: Devices that are used to correct malocclusion and straighten teeth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dental vibration appliance
- Wikipedia's article - Dental vibration appliance
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