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I was looking up orthodontic stuff on google images and came across this:
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.
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.
Last edited by gunter8888 on Thu Dec 15, 2005 6:45 am, edited 1 time in total.
Expander in 8/9/06
Lowers on 11/30/06
Uppers on / Expander gone on 1/31/2007
Class III elastics added 3/14/2007
Expander #2 - 6/27/2007
20-24 months w/ fixed metal braces
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
De-Braced 12/5/2005
Ceramic brackets, now in Essix retainers!
Dakota Fanning is very cute and she sure has guts to wear her headgear on Leno! Good for her! I can say I'm thankful I don't have to though! I didn't know she even had braces!