Appliance Types

Transpalatal arch The transpalatal arch promotes anchoring by the stabilization of these two teeth associated with each other by the high thickness steel wire, for the application of forces in other regions of the arch, supported by this stabilizer assembly. We can also apply forces directly to each of the teeth involved by modifying their positions, in addition to widening and/or narrowing the dental arches, among other applications. Like any fixed appliance, it requires a period of accommodation/adaptation of the oral tissues and mainly of the tongue.

	Lingual arch The lingual arch is intended to maintain the perimeter of the dental arch, facilitating the accommodation of permanent teeth during dental exchanges. This device can also be used as a reinforcement element in the anchorage when associated with other biomechanics of applying forces between the dental arches for more expressive movements.

Spurs The spurs is an appliance that has hooks welded to the structure of the device to prevent the tongue from being anteriorly positioned and not moving the anterior teeth forward. This device also acts as a reminder for the tongue to remain in your correct position, in fact more posteriorly and thus not applying any force to the anterior teeth. Like any fixed appliance, it requires a period of accommodation/adaptation of the oral tissues and mainly of the tongue.

Quadrihelix The quadrihelix is a fixed expander device with the purpose of adjusting the dental arch in a transverse direction, allowing the accommodation of dental elements in cases of lack of space. The device still has wide versatility in order to apply directed forces in individual areas of the dental arch. Like any fixed appliance, it requires a period of accommodation/adaptation of the oral tissues and mainly of the tongue.

Rapid maxillary expander - hirax type The rapid maxillary expander - hirax type is another type of fixed expander device with the purpose of adjusting the bone base in a transversal direction, this device promotes a separation of the bone bases and space for the accommodation of the teeth. This orthodontic/orthopedic appliance can also help as a support base for the use of other associated devices, such as the protraction face mask. Like any fixed appliance, it requires a period of accommodation/adaptation of the oral tissues and mainly of the tongue.

Rapid maxillary expander - McNamara type The rapid maxillary expander - McNamara type is another type of fixed expander appliance with the purpose of adjusting the bone base in a transverse direction, only with a modified design. This device is also similar to the previous one and can be selected for the purpose of supporting the use of other associated devices, such as the mprotraction face mask. Like any fixed appliance, it requires a period of accommodation/adaptation of the oral tissues and mainly of the tongue.

	Retention 3 a 3 type The Retention 3 a 3 type is an orthodontic wire folded and bonded to the lingual surface of the lower anterior teeth (in most cases) being recommended at the end of the orthodontic treatment to ensure the final position of the teeth and to prevent relapses. Like any fixed appliance, it requires a period of accommodation/adaptation of the oral tissues and mainly of the tongue.

Mini implants The mini implants are temporary accessories used to ensure greater anchorage during orthodontic treatment enabling application of forces with minimal change in the positioning of other dental elements. In addition to being versatile devices and with many clinical applications, mini implants help a lot in planning and biomechanics and are still installed by the orthodontist himself very easily and quickly.

Mini plates The mini plates are similar to mini implants which is also a temporary accessories used to ensure greater anchorage during orthodontic treatment enabling application of forces with a minimum change in positioning of other dental elements. These devices, unlike mini implants, require their installation to be performed by a maxillofacial surgeon, as mini plates require two surgical steps, the first for installation, and the second for removal at the end of orthodontic treatment.