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Newburyport Office
1 Harris Sreet
Suite #1
Newburyport, MA 01950
Call: 978-463-5353

Peabody Office
215 Newbury Street
Suite #101
Peabody, MA 01960
Call: 978-535-5353

Email:
pavlobraces@gmail.com

 

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Appliances

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Here are some of the custom made appliances that Dr. Pavlo and his team use to change the way the mouth and teeth are growing:

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Band and Loop Single Tooth Space Maintainer
The Space Maintainer is a special appliance recommended to preserve the space when a single  primary (baby) tooth has been extracted or lost prematurely. This appliance prevents the permanent teeth, which are present, from drifting into the space “reserved” for the unerupted tooth.  The appliance is made according to Dr. Pavlo's prescription using a band, which is carefully fitted on the back tooth, and special wire is contoured to the exact shape of the patient's dental form. It is cemented to the tooth and stays in place until the remaining permanent teeth erupt.
Bilateral Space Maintainer Lower
The Space Maintainer is a special appliance recommended to preserve the space when primary (baby) teeth have been extracted or lost prematurely. This appliance prevents the permanent teeth, which are present, from drifting into the space “reserved” for the unerupted teeth.  The appliance is made according to Dr. Pavlo's prescription using bands, which are carefully fitted on the back teeth, and special wire is contoured to the exact shape of the patient's dental form. It is cemented to the teeth and stays in place until the remaining permanent teeth erupt.
Bilateral Space Maintainer Upper Arch
Herbst Appliance for Over-Bite Correction
When the patient is still growing, it is possible to direct the growth of the lower jaw to catch up with the upper part of the face by using the Herbst (Repositions the Lower Jaw Forward - improves profile by moving lower jaw forward).  The Herbst is a functional appliance because it postures the patient’s lower jaw in a forward direction.  Over a period of months (usually 12-14) this forward posture of the lower jaw usually promotes growth in the same direction.
Herbst Appliance for Over-Bite Correction
Herbst Appliance
Invisible Retainer
Our typical retainer used after orthodontic treatment to maintain our treatment results.  This style retainer is clear and comfortable to wear.
Lower Bonded Permanent Retainer
This type of retainer is bonded to the tongue surface of the lower teeth to prevent relapse or unwanted tooth movement. 
Lower Hawley Style Retainer
The Hawley style retainer is used after orthodontic treatment to maintain our treatment results.  This style retainer has a wire in the front of the teeth and colored acrylic behind the teeth to prevent them from shifting.
Lower Spring Aligner for minor movements
This Hawley style retainer is used for minor tooth movement especially in cases after braces where retainer cooperation was not ideal.  It is worn 22 hours per day until the desired results are achieved.
MARA  Appliance for Over-Bite Correction
When the patient is still growing, it is possible to direct the growth of the lower jaw to catch up with the upper part of the face by using the MARA (Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance).  The MARA is a functional appliance because it postures the patient’s lower jaw in a forward direction.  Over a period of months (usually 12-14) this forward posture of the lower jaw usually promotes growth in the same direction.
MARA Appliance
Palatal Expander

The Palatal Expander is an appliance which is used to widen the upper arch of teeth. This is accomplished by causing increased growth of the upper jaw to a more normal width.  An expander is usually recommended if the following conditions are present:

  1. The upper arch of teeth is narrow and there is crowding or insufficient space for the permanent teeth.
  2. A cross-bite exists: the upper teeth are fitting inside the lower teeth.
Permanent Retainer
Positioner
The positioner is an appliance that looks like a boxer's mouthpiece. The imprints of the teeth are in the positioner, and have been arranged in as perfect a bite as possible. The positioner is used after removal of the braces. It guides the teeth into their final ideal placement.  This appliance is used in cases where ideal patient cooperation has not been achieved.

Quad Helix Expander
The Quad Helix Expander is an appliance which is used to widen the upper arch of teeth. This is accomplished by causing increased growth of the upper jaw to a more normal width.  An expander is usually recommended if the following conditions are present:

  1. The upper arch of teeth is narrow and there is crowding or insufficient space for the permanent teeth.
  2. A cross-bite exists: the upper teeth are fitting inside the lower teeth.
Red White and Blue Aligners for Minor Tooth Movement
These aligners are used for minor tooth movement.  When worn properly (22 hours per day), they can correct relapse from poor retainer cooperation and can correct minor tooth discrepancies.  There are 3 aligners in this system.

Removable Expander - Lower Arch
This Schwartz Appliance is a special type of retainer which is used to widen the lower arch of teeth. It is a removable appliance and is used with younger children to take advantage of their active growing stages.  The Schwartz is usually recommended if the following conditions are present:

  1. The lower arch of teeth is narrow.
  2. There is crowding or insufficient space for the permanent teeth.

Removable Palatal Expander - Upper Arch
The Removable Palatal Expander is a special type of retainer which is used to widen the upper arch of teeth. It is a removable appliance and is used with younger children to take advantage of their active growing stages.  This appliance is usually recommended if the following conditions are present:

  1. The upper arch of teeth is narrow.
  2. There is crowding or insufficient space for the permanent teeth.
Retainer to close space
This appliance is removable and is used to close minor spaces.  It is worn full time until our desired results have been met.
Reverse Pull Head Gear for Under-Bite Correction
This appliance is used in combination with a palatal expander for under-bite correction in young children.  The reverse pull head gear, when worn 12-16 hours per day, can stimulate growth of the upper jaw in a forward direction.
Separators
Separators are placed between teeth in the back in preparation for bands to be seated on the teeth.  The separators usually stay in place for 1-3 weeks prior to placing the bands.
Simpli 5 Aligners for Minor Tooth Correction
These aligners are used for minor tooth movement.  When worn properly (22 hours per day), they can correct relapse from poor retainer cooperation and can correct minor tooth discrepancies.  There are 5 aligners in this system. 		 
Tongue Guard - Thumb Habit Appliance
This appliance is used to eliminate thumb / finger sucking habits.  It is also used for tongue thrust habits in young children.
 
Twin Block Appliance for Over-Bite Correction
When the patient is still growing, it is possible to direct the growth of the lower jaw to catch up with the upper part of the face by using this removable Twin Block Appliance.  This appliance is a functional appliance because it postures the patient’s lower jaw in a forward direction.  Over a period of months (usually 14-18) this forward posture of the lower jaw usually promotes growth in the same direction.		  
Twin Block for Over-Bite Correction  
Upper Hawley Style Retainer
The Hawley style retainer is used after orthodontic treatment to maintain our treatment results.  This style retainer has a wire in the front of the teeth and colored acrylic behind the teeth to prevent them from shifting.		  
Upper Spring Aligner for minor movements
This Hawley style retainer is used for minor tooth movement especially in cases after braces where retainer cooperation was not ideal.  It is worn 22 hours per day until the desired results are achieved.		  
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