Frankel Appliance In Orthodontics
Question 1. Differentiate between the activator and Frankel appliance.
Answer: The following is the difference:
“Treatment options involving the Frankel appliance”
“Understanding the role of the Frankel appliance in jaw growth”
Question 2. Write a short note on Frankel 2.
Answer.
Frankel 2 is the most commonly used appliance. It is used in the treatment of Class II division 1 and division 2 malocclusion.
Fabrication of FR2
FR-2 is used for the treatment of class II, division 1, and division 2.
Parts of the Appliance
“Impact of the Frankel appliance on facial aesthetics”
Acrylic Component
- Buccal shields.
- Lip pads.
- Lower lingual pads.
“Complications of delaying Frankel appliance treatment”
Wire Parts
- Palatal bow.
- Labial bow.
- Canine extensions.
- Upper lingual wire.
- Lingual crossover wire.
- Support wire for lip pads.
- Lower lingual springs.
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