Quad helix
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quad-helix-176-12275298
title:
Quad helix
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A quad helix is an orthodontic appliance for the upper teeth that is cemented in the mouth. It is attached to the molars by 2 bands and has two or four active helix springs that widen the arch of the mouth to make room for crowded teeth, or correct a posterior cross-bite, where lower teeth are buccal (outer) than upper teeth. It is usually made from 38 mil stainless steel wire and is primarily indicated in mixed dentition, cleft patients and those that have performed the act of thumbsucking. A v
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quad_helix
date created:
2004-12-13T00:45:11Z
date modified:
2024-09-03T18:52:36Z
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