Headgear Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 main purposes of headgear?
A
- To prevent forward movement of upper molars
- To distalise upper molars
2
Q
What are the 3 types of headgear?
A
- High pull
- Cervical pull
- Combination pull (combi)
3
Q
Where are 3 areas of potential trauma when wearing headgear?
A
- Eyes
- Cheeks
- Mucosa
