Why use intermaxillary elastic bands?
So, why should intermaxillary elastic bands be used? During the orthodontic treatment, the dentist utilizes brackets and archwires to apply force. Orthodontic elastic bands are used in conjunction with this system to generate additional combined force.
Over time, this entire set of appliances helps move the teeth into the desired positions and facilitates faster alignment. Therefore, orthodontic elastic bands not only speed up the movement of your teeth but also assist in aligning the upper and lower jaw teeth to achieve a better bite.
These orthodontic elastic bands are attached to the corresponding brackets positioned between the upper and lower jaw teeth. In addition to aligning the bite, the braces elastic band helps in repositioning crooked teeth or those that grow out of alignment with the jawbone or the dental arch to the correct position and orientation.
Moreover, the intermaxillary elastic band can be adjusted according to each individual case, making it more suitable for specific needs. If you wear the braces elastic band consistently every day, the pulling force will remain steady and gradually become gentler, slowly moving the teeth into the desired position.
For cases of buck teeth, the elastic band is placed on the front hook of the upper jaw and connected to the hook on the back of the lower jaw to pull the upper teeth back and simultaneously move the lower teeth forward, achieving the desired result.
After addressing the question of why intermaxillary elastic bands are used, let’s consider the material they are made from. These orthodontic elastics are crafted from high-quality medical rubber, ensuring they are safe and do not irritate the oral cavity.
