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Facemask (orthodontics)

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are connected to the metal bar and the teeth - directly through the lips / mouth of the patient. The elastics apply forward and downward pressure on the upper jaw. Thus the force direction is the opposite from a standard headgear which is why this appliance is also known as a reverse-pull-headgear.
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Facemask headgear held onto the patient’s face using the direct force of the connecting elastic bands into the patients mouth, typically worn 14 to 16 hours a day depending on treatment plan.
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The reverse side of the facemask headgear showing the face frame, pads for forehead and chin with moleskin padding for the patients comfort.
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Ozkalayci, Nurhat; Cicek, Orhan (2017), "When Do Skeletal Class III Patients Wear Their Reverse Pull Headgears?",
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is too far backwards. A metal bar sits in front of the patients face with support from the forehead and chin.
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Teenage patient been fitted with her orthopedic / orthodontic facemask - required wear-time 16 hours daily.
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Example of a protraction facemask being test fitted - an orthopedic / orthodontic facemask.
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This facemask appliance needs to worn by the patient for between 14 and 16 hours daily.
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orthodontic headgear
underbite
malocclusions
upper jaw
Elastics





"Protraction facemask"
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