The only drawback to ceramic brackets are that they are more fragile, and the elastic ties can discolor between orthodontic visits. Back to Top Metal Braces Metal braces are the most common type. They are made of high-grade stainless steel. Today's metal braces are smaller, more comfortable and more attractive. Back to Top Types of Appliances Palatal Expander Widens the jaw to correct narrow bite towards the back of the jaw. Back to Top Nance Button/Holding Arch Prevents molars from moving forward.
A cost center is part of an organization that does not produce direct profit and adds to the cost of running a company. Employees and cost center management are responsible for its costs but not for the revenues or investment decisions.
Two fundamental items of financial data needed by a hospital manager are allocated costs by. cost center (a program or department within a hospital) and the unit cost of hospital services. A unit of. hospital services may be as small as one meal, or as broad as an entire inpatient stay.