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APPLIANCES
ACTIVATOR
HISTORY:
Kingsley 1879 vulcanite plate for patients with retruded
mandible
Hotz devised a vorbissplatte
Pierre robin modified kingsley plate - monobloc
Viggo andersen 1908 (denmark) loose fitting appliance
biomechanical working retainer.
Karl haupl worked with andersen- functional jaw
orthopaedics & norwegian appliance or the activator.
Activators induces musculoskeletal adaptation by
introducing a new pattern of mandibular closure
2. Class 3 malocclusion
5. In non-growing individuals.
Advantages
3 types-
Standard type-class II div I having narrow dental arches
Class III Appliance
Open bite appliance
TYPES OF BIONATOR
Standard type
Indications:
-correction of class II MO due to retrognathic
mandible.
-can be used as anterior repositioning splint in
patients having TMJ disorders.
Specific indications
-Mouth breathers
-Uncooperative patients
2 types:
-Banded Herbst
-Bonded Herbst
BANDED HERBST APPLIANCE
Continuous action
Treatment duration is short
Less patient cooperation needed
Can be used in pts who are at the end of their growth
Can be used in pts with mouth breathing habit.
Disadvantages: