Open AccessClinical Tip for Adjusting Reverse Pull Facemask/Headgear Assembly
Author(s) -
Sandhya Jain
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/16492.7125
Subject(s) - hook , orthodontics , moment (physics) , point (geometry) , computer science , dentistry , maxilla , medicine , mathematics , physics , geometry , classical mechanics
Point of force application is critical in predicting the result of reverse pull headgear assembly. Different people have suggested different point of force application. A clinical tip is provided for adjusting the hook of intraoral stabilizing appliance, so that it rests on zero moment line which helps in translatory movement of maxilla. Simple and effective clinical method of adjusting the reverse pull headgear is illustrated here along with its biomechanical justification.