Whenever possible use growth appliances to create room for the tongue and all the teeth to fit in the mouth. It is usually better to start the appliance therapy at a younger age (usually before 10 years old). Treatment us usually done between the ages of 5 and13 years old. The patient is usually seen in the office every 5-6 weeks where expansion is verified and adjustments are made to the appliance. How Long does Schwarz Appliance Therapy Take?Įxpansion therapy and treatment with the Schwartz usually lasts 6-12 months. Myobrace and Healthy Start are examples of non-specific growth appliances. Other popular appliances we use include the ALF Appliance, Myobrace, Twin Block, Crozat and Healthy Start. There are many different kinds of expanders for kids and the Schwarz is just one of them.
Additional features can be introduced to get intra-lower-jaw forward growth, but mandibular repositioning is usually better done by adjusting the bite plane to a more forward position. The lower device stimulates the lower jaw to grow wider. Palatal Expander Appliance Options for Kids Video The appliance does not hurt when being adjusted because it is a very low pressure therapy.
Unlike braces and other fixed expanders, the appliance does not get in the way of daily activities and is not worn during meal time. Schwartz expanders are also very easy to tolerate because it only needs to be worn at night and it is removable. Adams likes the Schwarz because it is very versatile and effective in a wide variety of different expansion cases. The Schwarz is his favorite expansion appliance for kids. Adams the founder of holistic orthodontics, has been doing expansion therapy for kids and TMJ treatments for adults for nearly 20 years. Adams for a complimentary appliance consultation The upper Schwarz is usually paired with a lower Schwarz device as well.Ĭontact Dr. The Schwarz pictured also has a biting surface called a “bite plane.” The bite plane is adjusted to get the correct forward resting position of the lower jaw. The 3-way Schwarz pictured below grows the upper jaw to be wider and more forward. The end result of Schwarz therapy is more space for teeth to fit straight and the tongue to function normally. The appliance stimulates the jaws and spaces in the mouth to grow to be the proper size and space. The Schwarz appliance is a removable maxillary expansion appliance for kids. What is the Schwarz Palate Expander Appliance?
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