The decision about when and what orthodontic appliances is possible to be used for the proper development or correction of the jaw, taken as needed and has to do with the separate problem of each patient. A new patient may need to use:
• Head Device. In this case, pressure is applied to the teeth of the upper jaw, and helps the growth of the upper jaw and tooth eruption. This device can be removed from the patient and is usually necessary to apply 10 to 12 hours per day
• Fixed functional device. This device is usually fixed to the upper and lower molars and can not be removed from the patient. Essentially pushes the lower jaw forward, reducing the vertical position of the tooth since the patient grows and helps to follow the teeth. This device helps to correct protrusion of the maxillary teeth
• Removable functional appliance. This device secures the lower jaw forward and drives the tooth eruption in more desirable bite. At the same time helps the upper and lower jaw to grow in a ratio between them. Patient compliance in applying this device is essential for the successful improvement of the situation
• Expansion device palatal. When the maxilla is close to the teeth, and result in the upper teeth not match down during chewing, it is necessary to use this device. The palate extension device has the ability to stabilize the back teeth of the upper jaw and with this method to prevent the export of permanent teeth