Inhoudsopgave
Wat is een perfecte beet?
Een positie waarbij de gebitsbogen van de boven- en onderkaak precies op elkaar passen wanneer de mond wordt gesloten. Occlussie is ook wel de ‘perfecte beet’.
Hoe horen je kiezen op elkaar te staan?
Bij de normale positie komende de tanden van boven- en onderkaak maximaal met elkaar in contact. Dit wordt ook wel ICP (intercuspal contact position) genoemd. Het overgrote deel van de kaakbewegingen, zoals slikken, spreken en geeuwen, wordt vanuit deze positie geïnitieerd.
What is a Herbst appliance?
A Herbst appliance is an orthodontic appliance that is used to help fix overbites. However, not all Herbst appliances are the same. There are many different designs of Herbst appliances. Some appliances are removable and can be taken out of the mouth while eating, but most Herbst appliances are designed to be cemented on the teeth.
What are the drawbacks of Herbst appliance?
Drawbacks of the Herbst Appliance 1 It may cause some initial discomfort. 2 Eating with a Herbst appliance can be difficult during the first couple of weeks. 3 The appliance can sometimes cause irritation to the cheeks, especially in the initial two weeks after placement. 4 A Herbst appliance takes 8-12 months to be effective.
What is a Herbst appliance for overbites?
A Herbst appliance helps correct large overbites. A Herbst appliance has been proven to be effective and has been used by orthodontists for over 100 years. A Herbst appliance may help to avoid the need to extract permanent teeth to fix overbites.
How long do you wear a Herbst appliance?
Generally speaking, most patients will wear a Herbst appliance between 8 and 12 months. Place a Herbst appliance by itself for 3-6 months. Add top braces (while keeping the Herbst appliance in place). Remove the Herbst appliance somewhere between month 8 and 12 (or when the bite correction is completed).