Removable Functional Appliances in Orthodontic Treatment for Dental Laboratory

Product Name: Removable Functional Appliances in Orthodontic Treatment for Dental Laboratory Certification: CE, FDA Material: Acrylic, Wire Use: Dental Department Usage Times: Non-Disposable Type of Company: Manufacturer/Factory Shipment: FedEx/UPS/DHL Language: English/French/Japanese/German Transport Package: Bubble Bag and Plastic Bag Origin: China HS Code: 90212100 Product Description T-Functional Dental Orthodontic Appliances Medical stainless steelAPPLIANCE FOR MOUTH BREATHINGVESTIBULAR SCREENSIt is a simple FA that takes form of a curved shield of acrylic placed in labial vestibuleVestibular screens can be used either to apply forces of the circumoral musculature or to relieve force from teethThese can used for correction of mouth breathingHOTZ MODIFICATIonThe vestibular screen can be modified using a ring projecting outwards which is used for exercise </li></ul>Frankel functional regulator Devpd by Rolf FrankelAlso called oral gymnastic applianceIt has two main treatment effects1. It serves as a template against which the cranio facial muscle function2. The appliance removes muscle forces in labial and buccal areas that restricts skeletal growth thereby providing an environment which enables skeletal growthMODE OF ACTIonThe following are effects of frankel applianceIncrease in saggital and transverse intra oral spaceIncrease in vertical space where appliance is kept free from posterior teethMandibular protractionMuscle function adaptation the pads and shield massage the blood vessels increase circulationShields loosen up the tight muscles and improve muscle toneFrankels exercises or oral gymnastics1. lips closed at all times2. swallowing speaking etc becomes exercise while using the applianceTypes of frankel applianceFR 1 : Class 1, class2 division 1 malocclusionFR2 :Class2 division 1&2FR3 :class3FR4 :Open bite and bimaxillary protrusionFR5 :They are functional regulator which incorporate head gear indicated in long face patients having a high mandibular plane angle and vertical maxillary excessACTIVATORSActivators induces musculo skeletal adaptation by introducing a new pattern of mandibular closureThe appliance loosely fits in the mouth the pt has to move the mandible forward to engage the appliance this result in stretching of elevator muscles of mastication which starts contracting thereby setting up a myotactic reflexThis generates kinetic energy that causePrevention of further forward growth of the maxillary dento alveolar processMovt of maxillary dento alveolar process distallyReciprocal forward force on the mandible force is generated while sleeping and swallowingNDICATIONSCLASS2 division 1&2Class 3 malocclusionClass 1 open biteClass1 deep biteBefore major fixed appliance therapyFor post treatment retentionChildren with lack of vertical heightConTRAINDICATIONSNot used in class 1 with crowding by disharmony between tooth size and jaw sizeIn children with excess lower facial heightn children whose lower incisors are severely procumbentIn children with nasal stenosisPOST DELIVERY INSTRUCTIonTeach the patient to wear and remove the appliance in front of mirrorShould be worn 2-3 hours daily initiallyWhen not in use keep in waterAny pain ,soreness etc report to the clinicIf no pain also report the clinic after 2 wksPt advised to maintain lip seal by conscious effortTime charts should be given to record duration of wearing the appliance