This design facilitates distal driving of posterior teeth to regain lost arch length.
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A Maxillary appliance, designed for the correction of unilateral cross bites. -
A wrap-around removable retainer made with 0.9mm wire and soldered onto clasps on the last tooth of the arch.
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The Schwarz appliance is utilized to achieve transverse expansion. A single expansion screw is used to achieve expansion although in some cases an additional screw may be required as per the image. Schwartz appliances are primarily used on the upper arch and are removable.
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Used in the upper arch for both lateral and anterior development.
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A removable appliance to break the habit of thumb sucking or tongue pushing