Clinical Tip for Adjusting Reverse Pull Facemask/Headgear Assembly
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...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7125/16492_CE[Ra]_F(P)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | 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. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |