Orthodontics

Hawley Retainer with Occlusal Rests – Usually a lower appliance

Acrylic in the palate
Cuspid to Cuspid Hawley flat labial bow with adjustment loops
Ball clasps between 2nd bicuspids and 1st molars

Hawley Retainer with Soldered C Clasps

Acrylic palate
Cuspid to Cuspid Hawley labial bow with adjustment loops
Circumferential clasps soldered to the labial bow extended around the 1st bicuspids

Herbst

Used to correct the front-to-back relationship of the upper and lower jaws. Several different designs to choose from depending on the doctor’s preference

Hilgers Pendex

Bands on molars
Occlusal rests on 1st and 2nd bicuspids
Palatal acrylic
TMA springs lingual of molars to distalize the molars
Expansion screw embedded in acrylic for palatal expansion

MARA

MARA or Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance used to encourage the forward
growth of the lower jaw.

MINI RPE

Bands on molars
All metal screw (2 arms) soldered to bands
Lingual arms run lingual from molar to 1st bicuspid

OrthoVault Study Model

High-quality study models are critical for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning and serve as a complement to written records.

Quad-Helix

Attached to the molar bands
Wire with 4 active helix springs that widen the arch of the mouth
Lingual wires that extend mesial to the cuspids

Rake

Bands on molars
Wire soldered to molar bands
Sharp points added for a more aggressive approach to discourage thumb sucking

Rickets Hawley Retainer

Acrylic palate
Clasps according to Doctor Preference
Modified labial arch wire( lateral to lateral) with extensions that helps prevent the cuspids from rotating