Distalization
Distalization is used to create a class 1 molar relationship. The Pendulum family of appliances, Distal Jet and the Inman Molar Distalizer using the Inman Power Component are very popular appliances used for this purpose. Each of these appliances allow for unilateral or bilateral distalization. An expansion screw can be added to many of these appliances to prevent a cross-bite from developing.
Type DA110
Pendulum
- Rests on d’s & e’s or 4’s & 5’s
- Molar Distalizing Springs
- Acrylic Palate
- Lingual horizontal sheaths
- Bands on first molars
Type DA112
Pendex
- Rests on d’s & e’s or 4’s & 5’s
- Molar Distalizing Springs
- Acrylic Palate
- Lingual horizontal sheaths
- Midline Expansion Screw
- Bands on first molars
Type DA130
Distal Jet
- Bands on the first premolars and molars
- Nance Button soldered to the 5’s
- Lingual horizontal sheaths on the 6’s
- .036 Tubing inserted into the acrylic
- .032 wire inserted in the horizontal sheaths and .036 Tubing
- Wire stop placed over the .036 tubing .032 wire
- Open coil spring placed over the wire and tubing
Type DA135
Inman Molar Distalizer
- Bands on first premolars and molars
- Acrylic plate
- Inman power component
- Soldered wire to premolar band
Type DA145
Upper Three Way Sagittal (with up to four clasps)
- Adams clasps on the 1st molars
- Ball clasps between the 1st and 2nd bi-cuspids
- Three way expansion screw
- Acrylic Plate
- Posterior Bite Plate
Type DA210
Lip Bumper
- Bands on the 1st molars
- Headgear tubes added to the bands
- Lip bumper wire approximately 3mm away from all teeth that slides into the headgear tubes
Type DA240
Lower Two Way Sagittal (with up to four clasps)
- Adams Clasp on the 1st molars
- Ball Clasp between the 1st and 2nd bi-cuspids
- Distalizing Screw on each side of arch
- Acrylic Plate
Type DA245
Lower Three Way Sagittal (with up to four clasps)
- Adams clasps on the 1st molars
- Ball clasps between the 1st and 2nd bi-cuspids
- Distalizing screw on each side or arch with expansion screw in center
- Acrylic Plate