While removable braces can only alter the vertical positioning of the teeth, permanently attached braces can influence osteopathic movement, rotate the teeth and the placement of teeth in and out  of  the arch.

Fixed orthodontic apparatus contain  3B - components and aids like:

• Orthodontic Band
• Braces
• Bows
• O – rings

They are attached directly to the teeth and adjusted regularly

1. Separation : cramped  teeth are separated with small rubber rings
2. A professional tooth cleansing is carried out the day the braces are attached
3. Teeth surfaces are etched
4. Teeth are rinsed and dried for better attachment
5. Braces are attached with special biological glue
6. Control of  correct position of the braces
7. Attachment of bow; O – rings are attached for movement of the teeth

Advantages:

• Fixed orthodontic braces cannot be lost or forgotten
• Treatment time shorter
• More exact determination of results
• Does not present a handicap to speaking
• Effective 24 hours a day

• Daily dental hygiene more intensive
• Higher risk of caries
• More likely to be damaged by certain foods
• Treatment can be painful the first few days
• Less pleasing aesthetically