Fulcrum Herbst appliance (OHA)

OHA (Orthèse Herbst-Amoric)

Herbst appliance with sliding pivots allowing  a certain lateral movement.

You just need to slide the pivot along the wire into the desired position and tighten it with the self-blocking screw.

Ounce in position it is integrated into a thermoforming plate.

The manufacturing time is reduced with no risk of weld failure.

By matching herbs and a removable appliance we benefit from better tools to orient the growth.

Can be used in all phases of dental growth, it can be used during the transition from mixt to permanent dentition.

Easy to use and build this version of a Herbst appliance allows lower chairside time for the practitioner, minimizes  teeth cavity risk and occlusal injuries.

The French High Health Authority (HAS) has given a favorable approval for the social security reimbursement of this Fulcrum Herbst appliance in the treatment of Obstructive sleep disturbance. The appliance is named OHA (Orthèse-Herbst-Amoric). (avis du 11/10/2010. Article L165-1 du code de la sécurité sociale).