Functional Orthopedic Appliances
Functional Orthopedic Appliances
We treat overbites with functional orthopedic appliances in patients of all
ages. These removable appliances correct skeletal misalignments and allow proper
growth and development of the upper and lower jaw. Proper relationship of the
jaws can have major seemingly unrelated benefits. We see children with chronic
ear problems achieve dramatic reduction in ear infections by bringing the lower
jaw down and forward. An article published in 1990 showed 10 out of 10 chronic
bed wetters stopped after only a few months of palatal expansion. A study
published in 1998 showed orthopedic treatment to be 80% effective in reducing or
stopping bed wetting. Contrary to old orthodontic theories, treatment should be
initiated on children as young as 3 years of age, that is because 80% of jaw
growth occurs by the age of 8.
Severe Class II Deep Bite - corrected using orthopedics and orthodontics
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The first phase was upper 3way schwarz along with a lower williams for approximately 8 months.
The 2nd phase was a twin block for approximately 8 months.
The final phase was Fixed appliances with the Delta Force for 14 months.
Should you have a young loved one with orthodontic problems, please call our
office for a no-charge consultation.
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