Lingual Arch
A lower arch appliance resting along the tongue side of lower teeth to maintain molar positions.
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Find out whether Lingual Arch is suited for your alignment needs.
What is Lingual Arch?
A custom-formed rigid wire fitted to bands cemented on the first lower permanent molars.
General Purpose & Role in Treatment
Prevents permanent lower molars from drifting forward, safeguarding leeway space for developing permanent premolars and canines.
What The Patient Can Expect
Patients adapt quickly. Good oral hygiene around the molar bands prevents plaque buildup.
Clinical Suitability Notice: Every malocclusion case is anatomically distinct. Use of Lingual Arch is determined following thorough clinical examination, digital cephalometric diagnostics, and individualized treatment planning by Orthodontist Dr. Anju Antony.
Questions Regarding Lingual Arch
Helpful guidance for patients undergoing orthodontic therapy.
Soft diets for the first 24 hours are suggested. Sticky candies and hard chewing on back teeth should be avoided.
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