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"Demand for dental health care is increasing, especially in the Orthodontic field. The main objective of orthodontic treatment is to restore malocclusion conditions. Malocclusion causes aesthetics issues for the patient’s face and several discomforts like a difficulty in breathing or swallowing or speaking. If not repaired, a malocclusion could lead to other diseases, such as a greater risk of perforated teeth, gum irritation and temporomandibular disorder or pain in the lower jaw. Malocclusion can be remedied by Orthodontic Brackets. This research aim is to fabricate an orthodontic bracket that is suitable for the teeth structure of the Indonesian people. The fabrication method uses an Investment Casting process. The results show that orthodontic brackets have been successfully produced within an acceptable geometric tolerance, with the exception that surface finish quality has to be improved."

"In adult patients if the jaw discrepancy is too great to compensate for, and camouflage by tooth movement alone, surgery is the only way to obtain a resonable result. Before surgery, the orthodontist must establish not only anteropostrior and transverse position, but also the vertical position of the teeth. Inadequate orthodontic preparation can jeopardize the quality of the surgical result. Occlusion is important but satisfactory facial esthetic must accompany it. A good team work between orthodontist and oral surgeon is the key of succes of the treatment, which will be shown in case reports of 3 patients."

"Jasper Jumper is an orthodontic appliance that belongs to fixed functional appliance. This appliance is designed to correct class II malocclusion case, and also further development of Herbst's. Jasper Jumper can be used to move a tooth, a group of teeth, or the entire denture. In addition, this appliance can produce the same effect as headgear, activator, or any combination of them. Understanding of selected cases, biomechanics and the working mechanism of Jasper Jumper is very helpful for operators working with this appliance in clinics."