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The traditional metal braces are made of stainless steel. The arch wires that go into the braces are made of different types of material. Some of the wires placed early on in the orthodontic treatment are made of an alloy of nickel, copper and titanium, some of the wires are made of titanium and molybdinum. The later stages of orthodontic treatment will usually use arch wires made of stainless steel.
There are clear braces that are made of porcelain composite, or plastic. There are also clear aligner systems that use propylene plastic.
There are clear braces that are made of porcelain composite, or plastic. There are also clear aligner systems that use propylene plastic.
Orthodontic braces are made of non-magnetized materials of different types, including plastic, metal, ceramic, or a combination. They can be made in fun shapes like stars, hearts, or footballs, with colored rubber bands, or gold-plated for a more ornamental look. Some retainers can even glow in the dark.
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