A NiTi archwire is an orthodontic wire made from a nickel–titanium alloy. It sits in the slots of braces brackets (and sometimes tubes on molars). Its role is to guide tooth movement by delivering gentle, continuous forces. NiTi archwire is commonly used in early and intermediate stages of orthodontic treatment.

An archwire is a thin metal wire used in orthodontics to guide tooth movement. It sits in the bracket slots of braces and follows the curve (“arch”) of the dental arch. It is commonly used with fixed braces and sometimes with other orthodontic appliances. Different archwire materials and shapes are selected to produce different forces and control.

orthodontic bands are thin, preformed metal rings that fit around a tooth, most often a molar. They act as a durable “foundation” for attaching orthodontic parts like tubes, brackets, or hooks. They are commonly used in fixed braces and in appliances such as palatal expanders and headgear systems. Unlike small bonded attachments, orthodontic bands wrap around the tooth and are held in place with dental cement.

banding molars refers to placing a preformed metal ring (“molar band”) around a back tooth. It is most commonly used in orthodontics to anchor braces and appliances. A dental cement is used to hold the band in place around the tooth. The band typically includes an attachment (such as a tube) for wires or auxiliary devices.

bonding brackets refers to attaching orthodontic brackets to teeth using a dental adhesive system. It is commonly performed before braces treatment so the archwire can connect to the brackets. The term can describe both the clinical procedure and the adhesive materials used to secure the brackets. It is most often done in orthodontic clinics, but may also be performed in general dental settings providing orthodontic care.

MBT prescription is an orthodontic “bracket prescription” used in fixed braces. It refers to a planned set of built-in bracket features that guide tooth and root positioning. MBT stands for McLaughlin, Bennett, and Trevisi, the clinicians who developed and popularized it. It is commonly used with pre-adjusted edgewise brackets and rectangular orthodontic wires.

Roth prescription is a set of built-in tooth-position “settings” used in fixed orthodontic braces. It is most commonly applied through preadjusted edgewise brackets (straight-wire appliances). It helps guide tooth angulation (tip) and torque (root position) as orthodontic wires are engaged. It is one of several bracket prescriptions a clinician may select based on training and case goals.

An **edgewise bracket** is a small orthodontic attachment that is bonded to a tooth during braces treatment. It has a horizontal “slot” that holds an archwire, which guides tooth movement over time. edgewise bracket systems are commonly used in **fixed orthodontic appliances** for teens and adults. They are found in many modern braces designs, including metal and ceramic brackets.

A twin bracket is a fixed orthodontic bracket design with two “tie wings” used to hold ligatures or elastic modules. It is bonded to the front surface of a tooth as part of traditional braces. The twin-wing shape helps secure an archwire and provides attachment points for elastics or power chain. It is commonly used in comprehensive orthodontic treatment in both adolescents and adults.

A bracket is a small orthodontic attachment bonded to a tooth. It is commonly used as part of braces to guide teeth into better alignment. A bracket connects to an archwire, which provides the main corrective force. Brackets are most often placed on the front surfaces of teeth, but can also be placed on the tongue side in some systems.