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Does Reverse Pull Headgear Work?

Sophia Al-Mansoor • • 6 min read
Does Reverse Pull Headgear Work?

Reverse-pull headgear works to correct an underbite

underbite
Mandibular prognathism is a protrusion of the mandible, affecting the lower third of the face. ... When there is maxillary or alveolar prognathism which causes an alignment of the maxillary incisors significantly anterior to the lower teeth, the condition is called an overjet.
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by applying pulling forces to the upper mandible (jaw), encouraging realignment and bone growth so the upper jaw can 'catch up' with the prominent lower jaw.

How does headgear fix underbite?

Headgear works by exerting force on the upper or lower jaw. It can also create space between teeth to eliminate overcrowding or overlapping teeth. Headgear is only effective when a child is still growing.

How long do you have to wear reverse pull headgear?

Wearing Headgear

To successfully move teeth, a headgear appliance should be worn for 12 hours per day. The good news, however, is that it does not need to be worn for 12 hours in a row. A patient can wear headgear 8 hours while asleep, and finish the remaining 4 hours throughout the day.

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