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Fixed appliances
Fixed appliances
Fixed appliances (braces) remain the most popular type of orthodontic appliance. They now come in a wide range of types including metal, ceramic (tooth-coloured) and those fitted behind the teeth (lingual braces).
Conventional fixed appliances
Fixed appliances are the most commonly used appliances and are able to produce very precise tooth movement to achieve ideal results.
Lingual fixed appliances
Virtually invisible orthodontic appliances fixed to the back of the teeth