A 50-year-old member asked:
What is the bracket that dentists put on your false teeth?
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Molar band: A band is stronger than a bracket and molars need something strong because of the chewing forces of the back teeth. It's difficult or impossible to get brackets to adhere to false teeth (melts or porcelain)..
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Last updated Jan 14, 2015
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