Ortho Plate UL
Nightguard
An intraoral appliance to minimize ware (bruxism) of dentition for patients who have a habit to grind their teeth.
Bite Plate
A fixed or removable appliance used to open a deep bite (decrease the vertical overlap of the upper and lower incisors)
Bonded RPE
A palatal expander which in addition to the metal framework, contains plastic over the biting surfaces of the back teeth. This type of expander is used to minimize bite opening during expansion.
Haas Expander
A palatal expander which addition to the metal framework, contains plastic shelves which contact the palatal tissue
Herbst
A fixed appliance that improves “overbite” by encouraging lower jaw growth
Lower Lingual Arch
A fixed appliance used to keep the lower molars from moving forward
Nance
A fixed appliance used to keep the upper molars from moving forward.
Pendulum
An appliance that moves the upper molars backward. A pendulum is used for creating space to align the upper teeth and for improving overjet problems.
Quad-helix
A fixed appliance used to expand the upper or lower arch
Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE)
A type of palatal expander. The RPE usually has a screw which the patient or parent turns to widen the upper jaw.
TPA
A fixed appliance used to keep the upper molars from moving forward and down
Tongue Crib
An appliance used to prevent the tongue from thrusting forward
Tongue Spurs
Pointy metal spurs that are used to control a tongue-thrusting habit. Tongue spurs can be bonded to the teeth or soldered onto an appliance such as a lingual arch
Thumb Appliance
An appliance used to curb a thumb or fingersucking habit. The appliance makes it difficult for the patient to keep the digit in the mouth.
