Orthodontic terms starting with L

Labial – Towards the lip. A labial appliance sits on the outer side of the teeth. Lingual technique

Lingual technique – The brackets sit on the tongue side of the teeth. Nothing is visible from the outside; speaking and cleaning feel unfamiliar at first. Fixed brace Bracket

Space maintainer – A small appliance that keeps the space of a prematurely lost primary tooth open until the permanent tooth comes through. Support zone Primary dentition