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3M
Unitek
3MUnitek.com
(800) 423-4588
American
Orthodontics
americanortho.com
(800) 558-7687
Allesee Orthodontic
Appliances (AOA Labs)
aoalab.com
(800) 263-5221
Aqualizer by
Jumar Corporation
aqualizer.com
(800) 435-7863
Product
Name
Forsus™ Fatigue
Resistant Device HTH Telescoping Herbst MARA Aqualizer Splints
What malocclusion
does it treat?
The Forsus™ Fatigue Resis-
tant Device can be used in
a variety of Class II cases,
including, but not limited to,
deep bite, open bite, molar
distalization, extraction,
mixed dentition, and midline
correction.
Class II
Class II mixed or permanent
dentition. Also works well
with Brachyfacial deepbite
Class II cases.
It is a universal diagnostic,
palliative deprogramming
tool for all malocclusions.
Used for initial diagnosis,
CR and Myocentric bite reg-
istration, a temporary during
treatment, and nishing
equilibration guidance.
Does it require
impressions? No No Yes No
Does it require lab
fabrication? No No Yes No
For use before, after,
or with braces? With With Before With
Fixed or removable? Fixed Fixed Fixed Removable
Does it require
adjustment after
replacement?
Yes Yes Yes No
Is it a
noncompliance
appliance?
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Suggested
treatment time
Average treatment time with
the Forsus™ Fatigue Resis-
tant Device is 4 to 6 months.
6 to 9 months 12 to 15 months
Diagnostic aide 30 minutes
to 2 days. Deprogramming
1 minute.
Orthodontist’s cost
per case Contact company Call for details Ranges depending on
accessories, call to inquire 2 splints about $12 each
Special features
It does not require removal
of the bracket or archwire
for placement. Maintains
a consistent level of force
throughout treatment.
The coaxial spring design
addresses the issue of
fatigue failure. Open-coil
spring assembly design
aids in hygiene and allows
food to be brushed out of
the device easily. Compact.
Does not bow outward when
compressed. Two attachment
module options. Independent
left and right components
that can be installed
unilaterally, if desired.
One-piece design for easy
application. Ball-and-
socket design provides
unrestricted movement for
better patient comfort. Low
prole for increased patient
acceptance and comfort.
Telescoping mechanism
will not disengage like
traditional Herbst, reducing
emergency appointments.
This appliance can be
used either before or in
conjunction with braces.
Its minimal parts, compact
design, and location make
it ideal for treating Class II
cases of all ages. Options
can include expansion
screws and a selection of
crown and band varieties.
Aqualizers have a built-in
water balancing and
equilibration for automatic
bite correction. The jaw
is free to oat into a
functionally generated
comfortable centric relation.
functional appliances
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functional appliances
DynaFlex
Inc
dynaex.com
(800) 489-4020
Great Lakes
Orthodontics Ltd
greatlakesortho.com
(800) 828-7626
Johns Dental
Laboratories
johnsdental.com
(800) 457-0504
Myofunctional
Research Co
myoresearch.com
(866) 550-4696
OPA
Inc
opainc.us
(561) 901-0022
Product
Name
Tandem Traction Bow
Appliance
Xbow™ Higgins
Crossbow Class II
Corrector
Transforce Sagittal Myobrace for Kids™ Orthopedic Pressure
Appliance
What malocclusion
does it treat? Class III
Class II malocclu-
sions in children and
adolescents
Fixed arch
development appliance
Myobrace for Kids™
is designed speci-
cally to correct poor
oral habits while
treating upper and
lower jaw develop-
ment problems
(Class II and Class III
malocclusion).
Maxillary overbite
Does it require
impressions? Yes Yes Yes No No
Does it require lab
fabrication? Yes Yes Yes No No
For use before, after,
or with braces? Before Before Contact company Before With
Fixed or removable? Fixed Fixed Fixed Removable Removable
Does it require
adjustment after
replacement?
No Yes No No Yes
Is it a noncompliance
appliance? No Yes Yes No No
Suggested treatment
time 6 to 8 months
8 to 12 months,
depending on the
patient
Approximately 3 to 4
months 2 to 3 years 6 to 12 months night
wear
Orthodontist’s cost
per case $242 Approximately $200 $143 for appliance
bands and tube $200 $50
Special features
Eliminates the
need for Reverse
Facemask.
Great for distalizing
maxillary posterior
segments. An
alternative to the
Herbst®. Kinder to
the TMJ.
The Transforce is
available as either a
transverse or sagittal
expander. The
Transverse sagittal
is available in three
upper and three lower
sizes.
Dynamicore™ with
Frankel Cage, which
assists in widening
and developing
the jaws. Tongue
tag, guard and
elevators, which
train the tongue to
position properly.
Extended lip bumper,
which discourages
strong, overactive lip
muscles.
Corrects excessive
vertical maxillary
development. Can be
used with or without
xed appliances.
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Ortho
Organizers Inc
orthoorganizers.com
(888) 851-0533
Ormco
Corp
ormco.com
(800) 854-1741
Ortho-Tain
Inc
orthotain.com
(800) 541-6612
PAR Orthodontic Lab
parortholab.com
(800) 237-8647 (CA)
(800) 237-0372
Shock
Doctor
shockdoctor.com
(866) 253-1311
Product
Name
Carriere Distalizer
Appliance AdvanSync™ 2 Nite-Guide®Sagittal Braces Mouthguard
What malocclusion
does it treat? Class II
Class II correction
(crowding, rotation,
spacing, overbite,
underbite, crossbite,
open bite)
Any overbite, any over-
jet, open-bite, psuedo
Class III, cross-bite,
crowding, spacing, and
expanding the arches.
Lengthening the arch to
correct crowding. Can
also widen the arch.
It is an athletic
mouthguard.
Does it require
impressions? No No No Yes No
Does it require lab
fabrication? No No No Yes No
For use before, after,
or with braces? Before With Before Before With
Fixed or removable? Fixed Fixed Removable Removable Removable
Does it require
adjustment after
replacement?
No Yes No Yes No
Is it a noncompliance
appliance? No Yes No No No
Suggested treatment
time 4 to 6 months 6 to 9 months
Treatment occurs
during the eruption of
the eight anterior teeth.
3 months During sports
Orthodontist’s cost
per case N/A Contact company
Orthodontists charge
the patient 1/3 to 1/2
of full orthodontic
banding fees.
$65 to $95 $78 per case of 6
Special features
Provides controlled
rotational movement
of the maxillary rst
molar around its
palatal root. Uprights
the maxillary rst
molar. Distalizes the
maxillary posterior
segment (cuspid
to molar) as a unit
while controlling
for unwanted
torquing and tipping.
Establishes a Class
I platform from
which the clinician
can nish the case
simply and efciently
using the nishing
appliance of choice.
Enhanced aesthetics
and durability.
Engineered to
increase patient
comfort and eliminate
frequent compliance
issues. Low prole.
Reinforced spiralock
threading. Advanced
metal injection
molding (MIM)
technology. Upper
and lower dual
screw housing.
Electropolished
mechanisms. Larger
eyelets.
Nite-Guide® guides
permanent dentition
into a Class I with
only nighttime wear.
Nite-Guide® cases do
not relapse because it
guides the incoming
permanent teeth into
a Class I occlusion
as the ber bundles
become joined into
a perfect Class I
occlusion. Research
shows that 93% of
all 5-to-7-year-olds
are Nite-Guide®
candidates.
The Sagittal can be
t with a three-way
screw, for anterior
expansion as well as
lateral expansion.
Posterior occlusal
coverage is standard
but may not be
necessary.
Insta-t, medical-
grade silicone. No
boiling required.
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functional appliances
Specialty
Appliances
specialtyappliances.com
(800) 522-4636
TP
Orthodontics
TPOrtho.com
(800) 348-8856
Specialty 4-Part
Miniscope Flip-Lock Herbst
Class II Class II
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
With Before or with braces
Fixed Fixed
Yes No
Yes Yes
9 to 12 years of age 6 to 12 months
$200 to $225 Cost varies
Compact, 4-part
telescoping allowing
68 mm of incisal
opening.
Its design provides
simple activation
when necessary,
extensive range of
motion, and free
lateral mandibular
movement with its
ball hinges for patient
comfort. Bands can
be used on the molars
rather than crowns,
making placement
easier. Activation is
easy and fast. Spac-
ers are crimpable,
so there is no need
to remove the tubes
and piston. It can be
customized to the
doctor’s preference.
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