week 5 Flashcards
what is the presence of removable appliances in the US
crozat applianes in early 1900s then dropped out of favor
what is the presence of removable appliances in Europe
complete reliance on andresen activators, schwarz between 1925-1965
Pros of removable appliaces
removable
More hygience
more esthetic
Easter for certain growth mod than fixed
disadvantages of Removable appliances
Rely on patient compliance
Less Precise force control than fixed appliances
involves lab work
Primary use of removable appliances
GRowth modification
minor tooth movements retention
what does a bionator do
Stimulates mandibular growth
Controls tooth eruption
what does a twin block do
Stimulates mandibular growth
Can include an expander
Can add headgear
what does a frankle appliance work on
Tissue borne with buccal shields/lip pads to reduce cheeck and lip pressure for expansion
what does a frankle appliance do
stimulates mandibular growth (lingual pads)
why use a face mask and reverse pull HG
for preadolescent patients exhibiting maxillary deficiency
how does a removable appliance work for tooth movement
Force for active tooth movement provided by finer springs
what provides retention for removable tooth movement devices
Acrylic, Labial bow and molar clasps
why use an anterior bite plate
Decrease overbite
why use a posterio bite plate
to increase overbite
what is a Hawley retainer
A labial bow, with clasps or rests on posterior teeth in acrylics with many variations of designs
why use spring retainers
Both retention and minor tooth movement
why use a tooth positioner
Minor tooth movement and retention
how is a tooth positioner set up
Fabricated on set-up models to which desired (minor) tooth movement has been included
what are contemporary ortho fixed appliances based on
Angle’s design in the 1800s
what are angle’s 4 major designs for fixed ortho appliances
E arch
Pin and tube
Ribbon
Edgewise
what did angle’s edgewise appliance do to modernize ortho
each bracket had horiztonal slots for better control of torque
how did the begg appliance control tooth movement
Modification based on Angle’s ribbon arch
except used auxilary springs for root control
how did the Begg appliance compare to the Edgewize
Begg had a wire and bracket contact that was small with minimal friction so teth can be moved quickly
- hard to control root
do we still use the begg appliance
No