Breakage Reduction

The three-piece telescoping mechanism will not disengage like a traditional Herbst® appliance, reducing breakage and the number of emergency repair appointments.

Patient Comfort

Full range of motion in the sagittal and frontal plane, leading to greater patient comfort and reduced breakage.

Elimination of Ulcerations

The telescoping design has no piston to extend distally, eliminating ulcerations of the mucosa leading to greater patient comfort and acceptance.

Ease of Placement

Because the telescoping design is placed mesially on the upper molar instead of distally, it provides easier access for placement and adjustments.  It also moves the appliance away from the coronoid process to improve patient comfort.

Elimination of Bumps

The telescoping mechanism improves patient comfort because the lower attachment can be placed up to one tooth position more distal than traditional Herbst®.  This improves patient comfort by eliminating lip ulcerations and soft tissue bumps associated with piston-rod Herbst® appliances.

Ease of Advancement

Advancements are done in seconds by crimping a split shim onto the telescoping mechanism.  This saves time over a traditional Herbst® appliance which requires the clinician to disengage the lower screw and piston in order to utilize a slide-on shim.

Full range of motion in the sagittal and frontal plane, leading to greater patient comfort and reduced breakage.

Stainless Steel Crown
Closed / Full

Stainless Steel Crown
Open Occlusal

Stainless Steel Band
Maximum Retention

Stainless Steel Custom-Fit
3D Sintered Metal

Maxillary

TPA (Standard)
Hyrax RPE (4-arm) - Standard or Ratcheting
Mini Variety RPE (2-arm) - Standard or Ratcheting 

Maxillary

• Rests - Standard or Ball End
• Maxillary Archwire Tubes - Extended from Maxillary Pivots
• Mandibular Archwire Tubes - Welded to Cantilever Arm
• Advancement Spacers / Shims