From Bonded to Banded: A Smart Hyrax Switch in Growing Class III Cases”

Abstract

Aim: A Solution for repeated dislodgement of bonded hyrax in Skeletal Class III mixed dentition case due to multiple missing deciduous teeth or eruptive forces from permanent teeth if the desired maxillary expansion is yet to be achieved.

Managing this problem by modifying bonded hyrax design into banded hyrax or Soldering bands prior to the wire component of bonded hyrax under the acrylic component will be beneficial to reduce further inconvenience - is the context of this article.