title: Fix-A-Nator--a fixed bionator technique.
abstract: A simplified and efficient technique to correct Skeletal II's and/or short lower facial height is presented. This is a fixed technique that can achieve, in certain cases, the same result as a Bionator. This technique is called Fix-a-Nator. The advantages of fixed over removable appliance are 1. forces are continuous, and 2. better patient compliance. Disadvantage is that it may not be effective in some patients with lateral tongue thrusts, wich would prevent super erupting of posterior teeth.
authors.forename: Yosh
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Jefferson
mesh_terms: D000202:Activator Appliances; D000293:Adolescent; D001840:Dental Bonding; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010349:Patient Compliance; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000628:therapy; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation