Selecting Power Chain, Short, Continuous, Long, Open..etc

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[@chinsathyarith953]

thank you ! can you recommend where i can buy Orthodontic equipments with low price and good quality ?

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

What do you mean by "equipment"? Consumables (wires, ties..etc), Pliers? What country are you in? Feel free to email us at [e-mail] and we can send you some lists and referrals

[@TheGalvannyVEVO]

Thank you

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

You're welcome

[@zelmakapxhiu6708]

I have spacing in my upper arch between my 9 central incisor and 10 lateral incisor and also spacing between 7 lateral incisor and 6 cuspid while 8 central incisor, 9 central incisor and 7 lateral incisor are tightly closed. Should power chains go all the way to sixes or just mesial is okay?

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

I really can't answer that because it depends on your bite- your dentist will need to make that decision. He/she has your xrays and models to study

[@jayderangel3610]

I have to have my braces on for 2 years, will I have to get power chain during my time with braces? (I have them on because of crowding)

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

not sure! did you ask your doc? A power chain is for spacing.

[@shirleyodonnell6717]

Hi Dr Amanda Are they "different levels' of power chain wher they get stronger? Not sure if you know what I mean but I got a stronger power chain.

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

Not that I know of but maybe it's something new

[@aaaryan_goel]

I got my 4 premolars extracted and my ortho is retracting the canines back by using power chain connected from canine to 1st molar directly. He advised me to keep the tightness very less but I want it to be done faster and I tighten them by myself maybe 1 or 2 holes and then he tells me not to do so . Can you advise me ?

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

Sorry this would be practicing without a license in your state your doctor sounds like a smart doctor If you try to rush things all you're going to do is damage the gums the teeth and the bone and the roots of the teeth I can't tell you how many teeth I've seen damaged by this stay the course.... You should be coming in every few weeks maybe every 4 to 6 weeks to have your power chain changed.. If it's not more frequently you might want to consider finding a different orthodontist

[@6bloczac218]

What size power chains to use on self ligating braces adult braces

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

The power chains are same for self-ligating as for mini twins- www.youtube.com/@Straightsmilesolutions/search?query=power%20chain

[@AlexEssex8]

I got upper and lower metal braces for the first time on 08/11/23 (as a 58 yr old Englishman) and my orthodontist put a powerchain on my lower teeth right from first fitting my braces with 14NiTi wire. Is this normal? I have not had any pressure let alone pain from my teeth (my cut up cheeks are another matter! 😀).

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

IT isn't something I would do but some people do do it- it depends on what braces slot size you are in- that kind of freaks me out in 022 slot but in 018 if it were "lightly" done if the teeth were very flared and spaced to begin with maybe not that bad

[@AlexEssex8]

@@Straightsmilesolutions My teeth are not flared at all (either top or bottom) and are all relatively straight. I have minor (age related) crowding of lower incisors but the main issue is a deep bite and missing LR4 so maybe the powerchain is to help close the small gap and de-rotate my lower canines?

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

I guess? Ask your doc@@AlexEssex8

[@jackie7991]

Does it matter if I had ethier long or short power chain and I wanted to change the color so I got continuous power chain now

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

If you watch my other PC videos, you'll see that we only stock CLOSED chain in our office. No open or short. There's no reason to. You can just stock ONE kind in various colors and just use extra links as needed to control the force. www.youtube.com/@Straightsmilesolutions/search?query=power%20chain

[@og1638]

what powerchain do you recommend to maintain the spacing ? like preventing crowding

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

none- that's called long tie or under tie- here's more- www.youtube.com/@Straightsmilesolutions/search?query=long%20tie Power chain is active- if you keep it on more than it needs to be it will rotate the terminal teeth

[@riah-sd5ly]

@@Straightsmilesolutions how will we know when to take them off or switch them

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

@@riah-sd5ly Who is "we"? I have videos in my straightwire course- www.straightsmilesolutions.com/classes/digital-straightwire-class/

[@micxelle1736]

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[@reneerobertson1283]

I have spacing in my top 4 front teeth do u think I will need power chains?

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

It depends on your bite and the cause of the spacing (tongue thrust, bolton..etc) - if you don't know what these things mean look them up by keyword in my channel! You should go and see an orthodontist for an eval and join our FB group! facebook.com/groups/452613991914248

[@reneerobertson1283]

@@Straightsmilesolutions I got them today actually

[@cranberry769]

does it make a difference to use double power chain? and if yes, when do you decide to use single or double?

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

OOOH double power chain~ I have done that but I never do it unless it's a very tough space and if there's clearance to close. That's a LOT of force!

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

I'll make a video about this- give me a few days

[@cranberry769]

wow thanks🙏🏻

[@djennieduverlus3222]

Hi do you know where I can buy these powerchains

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

Anywhere- Any ortho company, ebay, amazon- here's my buyer's guide- www.amazon.com/shop/straightsmilesolutions

[@jennvsqzx3]

My power chain keeps snapping between adjustments I haven’t really gotten and answer as to why… helppppp I need answers

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

How long is the frequency in between adjustments? (how many weeks?) Also, are you eating a diet with a lot of acid? (lemons)? If not that, then it's old chain and they need to buy more

[@christiangabrielmarcelo8079]

Can i use a powerchain even my teeth does not have any spacing?

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

yes but sometimes the molars will rotate if you do this too long

[@stefenwidokho9592]

What about closed powerchain? Is it the same one with continuous?

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

Yes same - just different word

[@charmgonzales1328]

What is open powerchain? That is the powerchain now in my brace

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

It's a slightly more spaced-out chain. Not so great at closing small spaces.

[@ylmldjaoxjskcnd1735]

@@Straightsmilesolutions oh my god.. I have open and I have like a really small gap

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

talk to your doctor if it's not closing