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DJO Incorporated manufactures an array of products, including knee braces, walkers, upper extremity braces, and cold therapy products. Please check our product pages to read more about specific products. For DonJoy products, click here. For ProCare products, click here. Since many of these braces are sold by prescription only, we suggest patients seek advice from their medical provider to ensure they get the correct brace for their specific condition. See similar questions...

The magnetic field of the base pushes sideways on the electrons in the top as they spin through the field. In a metal top, which conducts electricity, the electrons would flow. Resistance in the metal would damp these 'eddy currents' and dissipate the top's rotational energy, causing it to slow down and eventually fall. The ceramic top is an insulator, so the eddy currents cannot flow. See similar questions...

It should be noted that Health Canada has taken the position that "new amalgam fillings should not be placed in contact with existing metal devices in the mouth, such as braces." Health Canada's concern is related to galvanic effect, which occurs when two different metals are in close proximity and create the potential for electric current to be generated. Dentists are aware of the possibility of abutting metals creating a galvanic effect. See similar questions...

Orthodontics is constantly improving the appliances and techniques used to straighten teeth. In addition to stainless steel braces that most patients select, we also have ceramic or tooth-colored braces, gold-colored braces and a number of colored elastic ties to choose from. There are also new techniques that use clear appliances rather than braces to align the teeth. See similar questions...

We offer the option of choosing Clarity brackets over metal, which are made of porcelain and appear clear in the mouth and are much less visible. We also offer Invisalign, which is a new and innovative way of straightening teeth. Invisalign uses clear and virtually undectable aligners that don't use brackets or wires. These custom made aligners are removable and work to straighten teeth with trays that are given and worn for specific periods of time. See similar questions...

Some patients would not feel comfortable wearing obtrusive metal braces. There is good news as there are other options to conventional braces. Ceramic brackets and Invisalign both offer an attractive alternative. See similar questions...

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A. Because of their durability and hardness, porcelain tiles have traditionally been used in commercial applications ? think Flinders Street Station and commercial kitchens for example. Nowadays, for similar reasons, more and more people choose porcelain tiles for their homes. Porcelain, or fully vitrified tiles, do not have a glaze over them like traditional tiles. See similar questions...

There are lots of types of centres but generally they can be split into 4 main groups based on the material they are produced from. The biggest group by far is Alumina Oxide with different manufactures altering the colour and even adding coatings on top of the ceramic to alter the appearance. All of these centre types have there own benefits, and all the centres will handle mono fishing lines. If you use braded lines we recommend that you use Alconite, Sic or Cermet. See similar questions...

The composition is what makes the difference. Ceramic tile is made of clay either white or red, Porcelain tile is made of porcelain. Porcelain offers less absorption of water, it is virtually impervious and has more sheer strength to it. See similar questions...

Braces (also called orthodontic appliances) can be as inconspicuous—or as noticeable—as you like. Brackets—the part of the braces that attach to each tooth—are smaller and can sometimes be attached to the back of the tooth, making the brackets less noticeable. Brackets may be made of metal, ceramic, plastic or a combination of these materials. Some brackets are clear or tooth-colored. See similar questions...

Yes, Dr. Mainker has special training to offer Invisalign®, the invisible new way to straighten teeth without brackets and wires. Invisalign® uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth, without metal or wires. See similar questions...

Invisalign consists of removable clear trays. Clear braces are clear cemented plastic or porcelain brackets on your teeth. The only visible part is the wire or any metal placed on the back teeth. For more information visit www.invisalign.com. See similar questions...

Functionally, there are no differences. Our patented Four Points of Leverage applies to all of these functional braces. The Defiance and Defiance III are constructed of carbon fiber and is our strongest choice for contact sports. It is a custom brace made individually for each patient. This customization results in an optimal fit, providing the utmost protection and support. The Armor by DonJoy, 4titude and Legend are off-the-shelf or sized braces. See similar questions...

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