Habit Appliances
VERTICAL CRIB - CLOSED CAGE DESIGN
This habit appliance is used to inhibit the tongue from excessive anterior movement. Our standard design is constructed with a .036 support wire contouring the entire arch and soldered to the first molars. The appliance is then constructed into a crib or hay rake, depending on the requested design, and then soldered to the support wire.
In a Hay Rake design, the lingual wires are extended to deter a thumb or finger sucking habit.
VERTICAL CRIB - OPEN SPIKE DESIGN
This habit appliance is used to inhibit the tongue from excessive anterior movement. Our standard design is constructed with a .036 support wire contouring the entire arch and soldered to the first molars. The appliance is then constructed into a crib or hay rake, depending on the requested design, and then soldered to the support wire.
VERTICAL CRIB - ZIG ZAG DESIGN
This habit appliance is used to inhibit the tongue from excessive anterior movement. Our standard design is constructed with a .036 support wire contouring the entire arch and soldered to the first molars. The appliance is then constructed into a crib or hay rake, depending on the requested design, and then soldered to the support wire.
PALATAL CRIB
This habit appliance is used to inhibit the tongue from excessive anterior movement. Our standard design is constructed with a .036 support wire contouring the entire arch and soldered to the first molars. The appliance is then constructed into a crib or hay rake, depending on the requested design, and then soldered to the support wire.
HAY RAKE THUMB HABIT
This habit appliance is used to inhibit the tongue from excessive anterior movement. Our standard design is constructed with a .036 support wire contouring the entire arch and soldered to the first molars. The appliance is then constructed into a crib or hay rake, depending on the requested design, and then soldered to the support wire.
In a Hay Rake design, the lingual wires are extended to deter a thumb or finger sucking habit.
DILLINGHAM HABIT/EXPANSION COMBO
Sometimes you have to treat a patient for more than just their tongue or thumb sucking issues. Habit Cribs can be placed in conjunction with a variety of appliances.
Here is an example of a habit crib that was integrated with a Hyrax RPE. For an added incentive to patient compliance, spurs were added.
HABIT CRIB/TPA COMBO
Sometimes you have to treat a patient for more than just their tongue or thumb sucking issues. Habit Cribs can be placed in conjunction with a variety of appliances.
Here is an example of a habit crib that was integrated with a TPA. For an added incentive to patient compliance, lateral crib extensions were added.
BAND & CROWN OPTIONS
We also offer several anchorage options to meet your patient’s needs.
Stainless Steel Crown
Closed / Full
Stainless Steel Crown
Open Occlusal
Stainless Steel Band
Maximum Retention
DESIGN OPTIONS
We also offer a variety of different wire sizes and types, clasping, labial loop styles, and acrylic trimming options to meet your patient’s needs.
• Archwire Tubes (.018 & .022, single or double tubes)
• Lingual Sheaths
• Facemask Hooks
ACRYLIC OPTIONS
PRESCRIPTION FORM
When filling out your prescription sheet, please make sure to mark the desired specifications for your metal appliance. If you prefer to have crowns instead of bands, please make sure to note that on the prescription sheet. Please also feel free to call our lab and speak with one of our technicians directly for assistance on a case.
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