Aparey means "device". All devices used in orthodontic treatment are referred to by this name. Appliances are very diverse.

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Some appliances can be removed and worn orally. These are called "moving apparatus". The springs and screws placed on them apply a force to the teeth or jaw to be corrected. Some of the removable appliances sit on both the lower and upper jaw simultaneously, and orthopedic treatments are performed with these single-body (monoblock) devices.

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Some devices consist of a corrugated metal (bracket) adhered to the teeth and wires applied to these corrugated metals. These are called "fixed appliances".

The decision regarding the selection of the appliance is made by the orthodontist. As a rule, the most effective treatment is considered as soon as possible. In addition, the child's desire for treatment, compliance and the family's economic conditions also affect the choice of appliance.

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How many types of orthodontic appliances are available? 

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They are divided into two: fixed and mobile devices.

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There are also extraoral appliances that are additional to fixed appliances. These are fixed appliances that are generally used in today's modern orthodontics. In some simple cases, removable appliances are also used. It is more comfortable for the patient to use, more hygienic and easy to clean, as opposed to removable and removable appliances. constitute its advantages. In fact, removable appliances have never been able to compete with fixed appliances in terms of treatment effectiveness and have remained as old technology.