Teuscher Activator

A removable appliance for the treatment of a Class II malocclusion to be used in conjunction with headgear. Full maxillary and mandibular indexing is provided to maximize the headgear's effectiveness. Wire torquing springs are placed on the maxillary incisors and a lip pad extends from the mandibular portion to restrict undesirable muscle forces. Headgear tubes are placed as desired, usually in the bicuspid/first molar region. The lab requires maxillary and mandibular models and a bite registration reflecting an edge to edge relationship with 8mm of posterior opening.