Frenkel's orthodontic apparatus: description, photo

Due to the widest choice of orthodontic devices, which have the ability to correct bite in childhood, each patient can easily select the appropriate apparatus. All of them are united by their mission - to return the anatomically correct location of the teeth and to establish the correct bite.

Orthodontic treatment of occlusion

Distinguished by the principle of action, periodicity of application and the method of fixation in the oral cavity, many of them have been in demand for more than a dozen years. One of the most common today is rightly considered to be the patented German professor of the same name developing a multifunctional action - Frenkel's apparatus. The purpose of the device is therapy of abnormalities of development and development of occlusion in children of younger age group (from 4 to 11 years).

Frenkel's apparatus was created in the middle of the last century.

Immediately after confirming the effectiveness of development in countless laboratories, it was proposed for use for mass treatment of children. Apparatus Frenkel (pictured below for clarity) is used, as a rule, to eliminate the mesio occlusion defect.

Indications for use of the device

An ideal period for the therapy of this pathology is considered the phase of active growth of both jaws. Its principle of action is to completely eliminate the pressure of the cheeks and upper lip on the dentition in the underdeveloped areas, as well as in stabilizing the closure of the lips, normalizing the position of the tongue, their contact and functional characteristics.

Rolf Frenkel proposed the above-mentioned orthodontic device. Its difference from the analogs of that time was the location in the anterior part of the oral cavity of the upper lipstones and cheek shields. This made it possible to reliably fix the position of the language, as well as to return its missing functions.

If we talk about how the apparatus Frenkel type III helps in the treatment of pathologies, it is worth noting and the main indications for the appointment of wearing such a dental design:

• Abnormal position of anterior teeth;
• Mesio occlusion;
• Shortening and narrowing of the upper row of teeth;
• Retraction of anterior maxillary teeth;
• Violations of bite in vertical order;
• Failures in the growth process of both jaws.

What does the device look like?

Frenkel's orthodontic apparatus (reviews of patients repeatedly confirmed the effectiveness and effectiveness of adaptation) consists of two cheek shields, which are connected by a special palatal clasp. In turn, the two upper limbs are located side by side and are joined by brackets and brackets.

In conjunction with the basic design on the upper jaw, the vestibular arch, which is worn on the lower incisors, is also mandatory. It is these specific features of the device, according to patients, produced the maximum effect, despite the slight discomfort in the treatment process.

A notable result

When the described product is used in a positive direction, it can not only change the appearance of the jaw. Indeed, the closing of the upper and lower teeth, the extension of the upper dentition often becomes noticeable to others: an attractive smile and a smooth face oval become the main objects of praise and compliments.

In this case, the patient will soon begin to feel the entire therapeutic effect of using a similar device, because the right bite serves as a fundamental condition for a clear diction, better chewing food. By the way, researches of scientists could confirm interrelation between quality of the crushed products and diseases of digestive, cardiovascular system.

Apparatus Frenkel type III (reviews of parents whose children were treated according to this method, mostly positive) are often combined with the performance of therapeutic exercises. In addition, to achieve the myodynamic balance in the maxillofacial area, the procedures of a physiotherapist and special facial massage can be effective. That is, underdeveloped areas of the jaw begin to grow more actively, and the growth of the lower jaw remains slightly hindered.

Features of adaptation of the dentoalveolar system to adaptation

Entering the oral cavity, the Frenkel apparatus of type 3 (the photo below demonstrates this) contributes to the visible correction to the shape of the face with an unaided eye, improving the closure of the lips.

In fact, this regulator is designed for training sessions. He admirably copes with the task of providing neuromuscular functions of the maxillofacial zone, allowing the patient to adapt to new sensations in a short period of time.

Finding out what Frenkel's apparatus is, reviews of young patients and their parents will also be useful. Despite the wide age range offered by professional doctors, users of the device believe that the most optimal age for undergoing such treatment in an orthodontist dentist is 7-8 years. This period is considered the most suitable for mesio occlusion therapy. Although in modern practice there are many cases when children under 15 go through treatment.

Usage feedback

Most often, doctors use Frenkel's two-jaw apparatus in practice. The feedback on the device confirms the positive impact on the harmonious development of the dentoalveolar system. In addition, parents note that with the help of an orthodontic device, children managed to get rid of habits that significantly affected their lives: sucking a finger, laying a tongue between the teeth, and so on.

Patients who have tried the action of other devices, for example, traumatizing an inconvenient Engle device or vestibular plates, enthusiastically respond about the convenience of Frenkel's adaptation, its multifunctionality. Adaptation to the use of the dental jaw set in children, as a rule, occurs quite quickly, although many young patients at the initial stage of treatment are experiencing considerable difficulties.

The choice in favor of the Frenkel apparatus

The main recommendations for the care of orthodontic adaptation and its wearing are provided by the dentist at the reception. The specialist will independently determine the required treatment time for this method. In many respects, the duration of the use of Frenkel's apparatus is determined by the individual characteristics of the child, and on average ranges from 1 to 1.5 years.

Often, the doctor appoints his wearing only at night and for a couple of hours during the day. To find a proper healthy bite will help only a qualified approach to treatment.

Frenkel's apparatus helps to achieve excellent results, restoring the aesthetics of a smile, eliminating bad habits and preventing the likelihood of the need for surgical treatment in the future.