Abstract: A medical device and method of expanding the maxilla of a patient via application of intra-orally generated forces and/or applying externally generated protraction forces to the maxilla of the patient is provided. The medical device can embody multiple configurations device that include skeletal anchorage device alone or in combination with a fixed aligner or an adjustable aligner.

Abstract: The present invention provides body anchored protraction devices. The protraction devices direct the negative forces of protraction over a large surface area on the chest and abdomen of a patient. The protraction devices employ a cantilever support rod and ultra-low friction joints to enable low compression on the head without restricting free movement.

Abstract: A method of treating a maxillary deficiency in a patient in need thereof comprises coupling a first bone anchor to the buccal surface of the maxilla of the patient, coupling a second bone anchor to the buccal surface of the maxilla of the patient, attaching a device to the first bone anchor and the second bone anchor, and applying an expansion force through the device to the maxilla. A device comprises a facebow and a lateral attachment portion, coupled to the facebow. The facebow includes a first extra-oral attachment portion and a second extra-oral attachment portion, configured to be coupled to an external anchorage or protraction device, a first intra-oral attachment portion, configured to be coupled to a first bone anchor, and a second intra-oral attachment portion, configured to be coupled to a second bone anchor. The device may be coupled to an external anchorage or protraction device.

Abstract: A medical device and method of expanding the maxilla of a patient via application of intra-orally generated forces and/or applying externally generated protraction forces to the maxilla of the patient is provided. The medical device can embody multiple configurations device that include skeletal anchorage device alone or in combination with a fixed aligner or an adjustable aligner.

Abstract: A system, components and methods is described to enable the treatment of maxillary deficiency and craniofacial dystrophy by positioning the maxilla via protraction forces applied extra-orally to skeletal anchorage devices embodied as bone anchors. The protraction forces are applied with minimal or no rotational moments being applied at the bone anchors. The shape and geometry of the bone anchors can be customized to fit the particular skeletal of individual patients.

Abstract: An orthodontic device and method to treat maxillary deficiencies by expanding the upper palate of a patient is provided. The device and method do not require any engagement with teeth of the patient.

Abstract: An orthodontic device and method to treat maxillary deficiencies by expanding the upper palate of a patient is provided. The device and method do not require any engagement with teeth of the patient.