A high pull torquing auxiliary for use with the Begg appliance.
Treatment of the severe Class II division 2 malocclusion is difficult whatever appliance system is used. A small auxiliary, for use with the Begg appliance, is described. This enables torque and intrusive forces to be delivered to the upper central incisors, using High Pull Headgear. A case treated using this device is shown, and the changes brought about are demonstrated.
D000293:Adolescent; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*