Types of Appliances

 

Palatal Expander – Used to expand or widen the jaws

 

 

 

Forsus – Used to correct overjet and overbite

 

 

 

Elastics – Used to correct mild malocclusions of all varieties

 

 

 

Herbst – Used to correct severe overjet

 

 

 

Nance – Used to maintain space

 

 

 

Lingual Holding Arch – Used to maintain space

 

 

 

Halterman – Used to bring 6 year molar back to normal position

 

 

 

 

Transpalatal Arch – Used to better control tooth movement and maintain space

 

 

Habit appliance – Used to correct thumb sucking habit