Orthopedic appliances

If treatment begins in the early mixed dentition, in most instances you need two phases.

In the first phase, you use which kind of appliances?

And in the second phase?

Can the maxillary complex of the growing individual be influenced?

Answer first….

And if so, which 2 types of growth?

Can mandible growth be enhanced?

What means RME and what is its function?

1. What’s the goal of orthopedic treatment in a transversal problem?

2. Name 3 types of RME.

How many quarters of the expander do you need to turn per day if you want to achieve:

1. semi-fast

2. fast

3. slow

How long do you do a RME treatment?

What’s next then?

What can it cause?

Name 2 indications for the Schwarz appliance.

How often do you activate the appliance?

When is the lip bumper useful?

answer first…

How can it increase the arch length?

Which 4 options do you have to correct a class II malocclusion?

Which device do you use if you need extraoral traction, because of a true maxillary skeletal protrusion?

Name 2 devices that you can use for maxillary molar distalization.

Which appliance (2) do we use when we remove Pendex or Pendulum?

What can you do in Class III in permanent dentition? (2)

Name 3 devices you can use in mixed or late deciduous dentition in class III.

In a Class III malocclusion, in which specific case would you use:

1. Fränkel appliance 1

2. Orthopedic chin cup

3. Orthopedic facial mask

Which class III appliance has the most dramatic results in the shortest period of time?

Name 3 effects of the facial mask.

Name the 3 treatment steps of the facemask.

Fränkel appliance:

1. Designed to do?

2. How long do you need to wear it? hrs/day + total time

When is the chin cup indicated?

When do you have the most success with it?

When you use the chin cup, the force needs to pass through … to restrict mandible growth.