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Expansion & Arch Development

Occlusal Corrector

A three-way Schwarz with a pull forward ramp and posterior bite planes — transverse, vertical and anteroposterior in one appliance.

Occlusal Corrector fabricated by Gergen's Orthodontic Lab

Removable · Scan or impression

Send us a case

Scan or impressions, a bite where the design needs one, and a signed prescription. If anything on the Rx is left open, a technician calls your practice before the case is started.

Download the Rx form or call 866-437-4361.

Occlusal correction means changing the shape and position of the biting surfaces so the jaw joints work in their most natural and comfortable positions. Done well it sets up a harmonious relationship between joints, muscles, teeth and supporting structures.

The three-way Schwarz with a pull forward ramp addresses transverse and vertical discrepancies while gently moving the mandible forward, helping seat the condyles properly in the glenoid fossa.

Posterior bite planes disclude the back teeth. That separation cuts unwanted occlusal contacts and muscular strain, and together with the pull forward ramp it works toward better jaw alignment and stability.

Construction and adjustment

Base design
Three-way Schwarz
Ramp
Pull forward ramp, for gentle forward positioning of the mandible
Bite planes
Posterior bite planes to disclude the back teeth
Corrects
Transverse and vertical discrepancies, with anteroposterior positioning

You specify

  • Arch and, where it applies, which side is active
  • Clasp type and placement
  • Acrylic colour, designer colour or decal
  • Labial bow design, where the appliance carries one
  • Anything you want a technician to call about before we start

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