Dental Braces Parts

1. BRACKET - The attachment bonded to the tooth or welded to the band

2. ARCHWIRE - A large removable wire that fits around the arch into the bracket slots

3. ELASTIC LIGATURE - Plastic ring that ties archwire into bracket or
LIGATURE WIRE - Tiny wire that ties archwire into bracket

4. HOOKS - Used to attach elastics (rubber bands)

5. BAND - A ring of metal with the bracket attached that is glued onto the tooth