title: The development of removable appliances in the United Kingdom.
abstract: The evolution since 1900 of the removable orthodontic appliance is described. The effects upon this evolution of political and economic events, the introduction of new materials and the British approach to orthodontic treatment are discussed. Present opinion favours the increased use of fixed appliances but it seems likely that removable appliances will still be suitable in about half those cases requiring active treatment.
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable / Q000266:history*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods; D006113:United Kingdom