Defintions "L"

Question 1

Labial

Answer 1

The surface of the teeth in both jaw that faces the lips

Question 2

Lighting modules

Answer 2

A small elastic o-ring, shaped like a donut, used to hold the arch-wire in the bracket

Question 3

Ligature

Answer 3

A tiny rubber band, or sometimes. A very thin wire, that holds the orthodontic wire in the bracket slot/brace

Question 4

Lingual

Answer 4

The tongue side of the teeth in both jaws

Question 5

Lip bumper

Answer 5

An orthodontic appliance used to move the lower molars back and the lower front teeth forward

• creating room for crowded front teeth.
• lower lip muscles apply pressure to the bumper creating a force that moves the molars back

Question 6

Lip incompetence

Answer 6

The inability to close the lips together at rest usually due to propulsive front teeth or an excessively long face