unusual headgear?

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nimo
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unusual headgear?

#1 Post by nimo »

I was looking up orthodontic stuff on google images and came across this:
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I don't think I've ever seen anything like this and was wondering if anyone has had to use it, or if it's really uncommon. Btw, it was a Chinese website, so maybe this is something done in other countries.
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gunter8888
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#2 Post by gunter8888 »

Its called a reverse-pull headgear or a facemask. They are used for Class III (underbite) cases to encourage growth in the upper jaw. I think they are exclusively used in children becuase they do rely on growth.
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Uppers on / Expander gone on 1/31/2007
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jennielee81
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#3 Post by jennielee81 »

Somebody here on this site has this headgear but I can't remember who...

Dakota Fanning also has it. She actually wore it on Leno.
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I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
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jenns91civic
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#4 Post by jenns91civic »

brave kid. here's an image

http://www.dakota-fanning.org/gallery/d ... 547&pos=26
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Full Braces (all metal) 5/12/1999 - 4/20/2005
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AustinWired
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#5 Post by AustinWired »

Isn't she the cutest thing? I love her braces updates on Leno. She has done more than one. I couldn't believe it when she whipped out that headgear. I can't imagine how uncomfortable it must be. Thank God my ortho did not believe in headgear for adults!
Braced 1/27/2005
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hannah164
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#6 Post by hannah164 »

Dakota Fanning is very cute and she sure has guts to wear her headgear on Leno! Good for her! :thumbsup: I can say I'm thankful I don't have to though! I didn't know she even had braces! :shock:

-Hannah :frogbraces:


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