SUS
The SUS is a fixed brace used for the treatment of overbite in the lower jaw. The letters SUS actually stand for’ Sabbagh Universal Spring’ as the device is named after its inventor A. Sabbagh. It consists of two telescopic attachments which are fixed to a bracket brace (MB-appliance) and, once inserted, it immediately brings […]
TAD
Temporary anchorage device – see mini implants.
Tartar (dental calculus)
It consists of minerals from the saliva and dental plaque. It is mostly deposited supragingival or in the interdental space. Most of the times, tartar (dental calculus) is detected on the insides of the front teeth and the outsides of the upper first molars.
Temporo-Mandibular Dysfunction
Temporo-Mandibular Dysfunction and Cranio-Mandibular Dysfunction are synonyms. (See Cranio-Mandibular Dysfunction).
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
TMJ – the paired joint that connects the lower jaw with the skull. It is a rotational gliding joint consisting of the bony pit of the skull and the articular process of the mandible, a joint capsule and an intermediate disc. The disc divides the jaw joint into an upper and a lower joint chamber. […]
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Diagnosis
The most common TMJ disorders can be diagnosed by simple, inexpensive means such as taking a detailed medical history, a dental examination, and a short special examination of the joints. These are usually supplemented by a panoramic X-ray. Special use of other technical equipment such as computers or further diagnostic imaging with computed tomography (CT), […]
Teuscher-Activator
This is one of the numerous appliances that combines a traditional Activator with a Headgear and strap that is attached via a head cap. The Teuscher-Activator is mainly worn just at night and, where possible, for just a few hours during the day. The strap, that looks rather strange at first, makes it possible to […]
The bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO):
The bilateral sagittal split osteotomy is a orthognathic surgery technique regarding the splitting of the mandible on both sides in a sagittal direction on the ascending dental branches. The tooth-bearing middle section can then be moved forwards or backwards and then fixed immediately with surgical miniplates and screws. The BSSO is a technique which was […]
The bracket appliance or MB (multi-bracket appliance)
It is a fixed brace consisting of brackets that are bonded to the teeth and sometimes also cemented metal rings, the so called bands. The bracket appliance is the ultimate orthodontic appliance and can be used to carry out most orthodontic treatment procedures within a short time span, causing minimum inconvenience to the patient and […]
Tieback
Active elements with elastomeric modules or tension springs which are clipped onto the multi-bracket appliance in order to promote space closure in the posterior region.
Tip-Edge Technique
This is a technique that is based on the Begg-Technique and involves a bracket that, on the one hand, makes it possible to achieve tilting movements of the teeth like with the classical Begg-Technique and, on the other hand, it can also be used like a modern, fully-programmable bracket. The Tip-Edge Bracket has a small, […]
TMA
This abbreviation stands for Titanium Molybden Alloy which is a Beta-Titanium alloy made from titanium and molybden and is manufactured by Ormco. This alloy is often used to manufacture orthodontic wires because it has about half the stiffness of steel yet retrains the same strength. As the patent on this product ran out a short […]
TMD
TMD is the abbreviation of Temporo-Mandibular Dysfunction, which is a synonym to Cranio-Mandibular Dysfunction. (See CMD).
Tongue frenulum
The tongue frenulum is a delicate mucous fold that connects the tongue base to the mouth floor and limits the mobility of the tongue. In rare cases, the tongue frenulum is too short which can lead to tongue dysfunction with concomitant functional limitations. With the help of minimally invasive frenulotomy this condition can be changed […]
Tongue Spikes Braces
These are fixed, pointed metal elements which are usually attached to the inside of the lower incisors to prevent the tongue from getting stuck between the teeth. If the tongue does get into this position, it often results in an open bite which is difficult to treat and even more difficult to stabilize. Fortunately, most […]
Tooth-organ-function-system
Tooth-organ-function-systems are assumed by representatives of alternative medicine. Medical schemes, which show a connection between a tooth and a special inner organ appear to be circulating in the alternative medicine network. But this concept is highly speculative, based on faith but not proof. Patients shouldn’t be confused by this nonsense!
Torque
Torque refers to the axial position of teeth in orovestibular direction, this mostly refers to the axial position of the front teeth – tilted back or forth.
TPA
TPA is the abbreviation of Transpalatal Arch. (See Transpalatal Arch)
Trans-Palatal Arch
The Trans-Palatal Arch (TPA), also known as Goshgarian arch, is a wire element attached to the first molars in the upper jaw. The TPA is made up of stainless steel wire with a diameter of 0.9mm and inserted into special locks on orthodontic bands. The TPA makes it possible to rotate, tilt and physically move […]
Trigeminal nerve
The trigeminal nerve is the 5th cranial nerve which innervates major parts of the face.
Tube
English term for the tubes that are bonded to the molars as part of the multi-bracket appliance. Since the multibracket-appliance has been mainly developed in the USA, the English terms bracket and tube have also become part of the German technical language.
Twinblock
The Twinblock was first introduced by W. Clark and is the last and, probably, most powerful development of numerous double plates. These are, in principle composed of a maxillary and mandibular part – unlike the Activators which are a monoblock construction. All these appliances are designed to bring the lower jaw forward in cases of […]
Unilateral
Just referring to one side
Unimaxilar
Related to one jaw (either maxilla or mandible)
Van Beek Activator
The Van Beek Activator was first introduced by H. van Beek in the Netherlands. The Van Beek Activator is one of the numerous appliances that combines a traditional Activator with a Headgear and strap that is attached via a head cap. Due to the omission of metal retention elements the construction of the Van Beek […]
VDP
The protrusive double plate, abbreviated VDP (See there)
Vestibular
Oral vestibule-related (in medical language: vestibulum), towards the oral vestibule
Vivera Retainer
Removable, passive aligner which stabilizes the treatment result after an Invisalign® therapy; both products are made by Align Technology.
Wisdom teeth
The third molars which normally erupt when people are 18 to 20 years old.