U Orthodontics Facemask is an extra-oral traction device that pulls the upper jaw forward.
FACEMASK IS IDEALLY USED:
Fits to the forehead and chin and connects to an appliance in the mouth (usually a RPE) with elastics bands.
Used in growing kids to orthopedically move the upper jaw forward and slow down the growth of the lower jaw, in order to correct under bite and reduce and/or eliminate the need for jaw surgery.
FACEMASK IS IDEALLY USED:
Fits to the forehead and chin and connects to an appliance in the mouth (usually a RPE) with elastics bands.
Used in growing kids to orthopedically move the upper jaw forward and slow down the growth of the lower jaw, in order to correct under bite and reduce and/or eliminate the need for jaw surgery.