Removable Functional Appliances
Removable Functional Appliances
Removable functional appliances are custom-made devices used to guide jaw growth and help correct developing bite issues in younger patients whose jaws are still growing. Because they are removable, they offer flexibility for daily wear while still applying steady, purposeful guidance to how the upper and lower jaws come together.
How Treatment Is Planned
- Cephalometric Imaging — a side-profile skeletal X-ray helps assess jaw alignment before an appliance is designed.
- Digital Panoramic X-Ray — low-radiation imaging maps the full jaw to support diagnosis and planning.
- 3D Treatment Planning — digital simulations help preview how growth guidance may progress over time.
Getting a Precise Fit
- Digital Impression Scanning — bite-free digital scans replace messy putty impressions when creating a custom appliance.
Who Provides Care
Dr. Kristine M. Hyon, DMD, MS, completed orthodontic residency training and oversees diagnosis and treatment planning for younger patients using removable functional appliances at the Northvale office.
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