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horizontal, on the temporomandibular joint, and can help to avoid
the need for some extractions and dysgnathic surgery.
3. Indications:
• Unilateral and bilateral distoclusion / Class II (dentoalveolar and
skeletal).
• Molar distalization in the maxilla (headgear substitute).
• Dentoalveolar compensation of the occlusion (elastics
substitute).
• Midline displacement.
• Molar mesialization in mandible and gap closure in cases of
aplasia or loss of tooth (alternative to mini implants).
• Alternative to dysgnathia operation.
• Temporomandibular dysfunction and craniomandibular
dysfunction (repositioning effect).
• Therapy for snoring and sleep apnea.
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