Brackets for orthodontics. Brackets mounted with elastic ligaments (with extra knob) and brackets mounted with wire. Also note that the brackets are partly covered with wax, which can be done to diminish irritation the first period of time. Shall cover more of the brackets of course than in the picture of this demonstration model. Also note that the arch-wire has an inclination. The arch-wire will tend to straighted and the tooth will rotate or move. Mounting the brackets on appropriate measured distances from the tooth edges will give good results. (Distances shall in princip be the same, but will slightly differ between teeth of different kind to give the right teeth line.) The photo was taken the 23rd December 2005 by Håkan Svensson (Xauxa).
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