Orthodontic terms starting with B

Treatment plan – The written plan drawn up before treatment starts: findings, goal, appliances, duration and costs. The statutory health insurance reviews it before giving its approval. KIG Lateral cephalogram

Bionator – A removable appliance used in functional orthodontics. It guides the tongue and lips into a favourable position instead of pushing the teeth directly. Functional orthodontics

Archwire – The wire that is fitted into the brackets. It carries the force and is exchanged several times for a stronger one over the course of treatment. Bracket Fixed brace

Bracket – A small plate of metal or ceramic that is bonded to the tooth and holds the archwire. Archwire Ceramic bracket Lingual technique

Buccal – Towards the cheek. The opposite direction is called palatal in the upper jaw and lingual in the lower jaw. Palatal Lingual technique