Denholtz Appliance
Question 1. Write short note on Denholtz appliance.
Answer. When the lip bumpers are used in the maxillary arch such an appliance is called as Denholtz appliance.
The lip bumper can be custom made using 0.9 mm hard round stainless steel wire.
“Understanding the role of the Denholtz appliance in orthodontic treatment”
Uses
- They are used to augument anchorage.
- Distalization of fist molars can be achieved.
Appliance Design
The appliance is made up of thick stainless steel wire extending from the one molar to the opposite molar. The wire is made to lie away from the anterior teeth so that the lips are kept away from the teeth. The lip bumper is inserted into round molar tubes of 0.93 mm diameter soldered to bands on the fist molars. The portion of wire from canine to canine can be reinforcedn with acrylic.
“Importance of studying the Denholtz appliance for better orthodontic outcomes”
Question 2. Briefly differentiate between activator and twin block.
Answer.
“Factors influencing the effectiveness of the Denholtz appliance”
“Common challenges in using the Denholtz appliance effectively”
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