Telescoping Herbst
Appliance Purpose / Function:
- Dr. Stephen Hanks favored the Herbst® appliance in his treatment planning, but wished to improve upon some problem areas.
- He replaced the two-piece tube and rod assembly with a one-piece telescoping arm which allows patients to open their mouth as wide as possible without causing the appliance to come apart.
- This design also eliminated the problem of painful ulcers caused by the rod rubbing against the superior aspect of the mandible.
- Dr. Hanks also replaced the traditional style pivots with a ball and socket joint which allows the patients a much greater range of lateral motion.
- When the cantilever design is being utilized, the Hanks Telescoping Herbst® utilizes an accessory that features a one-piece cantilever arm with a built-in threaded end.
- This eliminates the need for welding and soldering these parts in the lab.
Appliance Components
- Lingual Arch- .040 wire
- Hanks Telescoping kit (Various sizes available)
- Stainless steel crowns on upper and lower first molars
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