Question 1

What is a Rapid Maxillary Expander (RME)?

Accepted Answer

A Phase I appliance that is used to widen or develop the upper arch shape, creating space for adult teeth. Also used to correct posterior cross bite.

RME
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RME With Tongue Crib
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RME Posterior Design
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Removable Expander
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https://youtu.be/tRaxCJoCuIg

https://youtu.be/HThOSRT8vjQ

https://youtu.be/BGzmI-vlu4Y

Question 2

What are Partial Braces?

Accepted Answer

Often used in Phase I treatment to re-distribute space to create room for anterior permanent teeth that are lacking space, or to correct anterior crossbite of specific teeth.
Partial Upper Braces
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Question 3

What are Space Maintenance Appliances?

Accepted Answer

Phase I appliances that are designed to maintain space when primary or permanent teeth are missing or impacted

Nance
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Lower Lingual Holding Arch (LLHA)
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Transpalatal Arch
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Question 4

What are the types of Head Gear?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic Appliances designed to help with growth modification to aid in improving the bite relationship.

Cervical Headgear 
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High Pull Headgear
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Reverse pull Headgear
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Question 5

What is Invisalign First/Invisalign Mandibular Advancement?

Accepted Answer

Phase I appliances offered by Invisalign to correct a range of early treatment goals.

Invisalign First
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Invisalign Mandibular Advancement
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Question 6

What is a Carriere Distalizer?

Accepted Answer

A Phase I appliance aimed at correcting the bite relationship.

Carriere Distalizer
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https://youtu.be/mUcmUGXNcrE

Question 7

What are Removable Appliances?

Accepted Answer

A range of Phase I appliances that are removable options to correct bite issues.

Bite plate
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Twin Block
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Question 8

What is a Tongue Crib?

Accepted Answer

A Phase I appliance aimed at habit cessation. Examples are Tongue thrust or finger/thumb sucking.

https://youtu.be/W0Ma8uAZCgU

Question 9

Why is Speech Pathology sometimes recommended?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes recommended in conjunction with or prior to starting Orthodontic treatment. Sometimes aimed at habit cessation, tongue thrust or posture, lisp, proper sound formation.

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Our Address 2651 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, V5K 1Z5 located within Tot2Teen Dental Our Contacts info@sunriseorthodontics.ca 604-428-1774 ​

SUNRISE ORTHODONTICS​

REFERRALS

We are honoured to be a part of your patient’s dental team! Please email us at: info@sunriseorthodontics.ca

Our Hours Clinic Hours: Tuesday from 11 am - 6 pm Friday from 8:30 am - 4 pm One Saturday a month from 9 am - 2 pm Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am - 4 pm Except Tuesdays from 11 am - 6 pm

Our Address
2651 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5K 1Z5
located within Tot2Teen Dental

Our Contacts
info@sunriseorthodontics.ca
604-428-1774

SUNRISE
ORTHODONTICS

We are honoured to be a part of your patient’s dental team!
Please email us at: info@sunriseorthodontics.ca

Our Hours
Clinic Hours:
Tuesday from 11 am - 6 pm
Friday from 8:30 am - 4 pm
One Saturday a month from 9 am - 2 pm

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am - 4 pm
Except Tuesdays from 11 am - 6 pm