TP Ortho Flip-Lock Herbst Appliance - 610-400

• Wide Range of Lateral Mandibular Movement: The simple ball-joint design and tube/ piston mechanism are engineered for greater freedom of movement.
• Easy Assembly: Both the piston and sliding tube easily lock by hand onto the ball joints - no special instruments needed.
• Significantly Reduced Breakage: The simplified design promotes fewer incidents of breakage and patient emergencies than other HERBST applications.
• Activation in Seconds: Quick, easy chairside activation reduced adjustments and shortens office visits.
• Reduced Occlusal Interference: Improved Patient Comfort: Unique design ensures normal chewing, swallowing, speech and breathing - leading to better treatment compliance.

• Indications: Class II Malocclusion
• Material: 

Appliances

• 610-403 Pistons
• 610-404 Tubes
• 610-405 Ball Hinge with small pad without slot

• 2 x Pistons
• 2 x Tubes
• 4 x Ball hinges on small pad without slot

The Flip-Lock HERBST is designed for ease of use. There's no need for special tools or complicated adjustments. Simply follow the steps listed below:

After cementation of the appliance, prepare tube and piston assembly for proper length. Tubes should be cut long enough to position the mandible in a Class I position. The pistons should extend no more than 2-3 mm beyond the distal end of the tubes at full closure. It is imperative that the pistons aren't so short that they separate from the tubes upon maximum opening (i.e. when the patient yawns).

• Side a piston into a tube and hold in the correct orientation as shown, with the tube socket up. The tube socket can only be engaged on the maxillary distal ball hinge from one direction - the mesial. Slide the tube socket from the tubes upon maximum ball hinge.
• The tube is not locked onto the maxillary ball hinge unit the tube is laid parallel to buccal tooth surface. Before attaching the piston on the mandibular ball hinge, make sure the piston sockets also have a correct orientation. A small circle on the socket represents the labial surface. This circle should go towards the cheek, not toward the teeth.
• Side the socket mesially over the mandibular ball hinge. The assembly will snap into place. Although not routinely necessary, you gently crimp the piston socket onto the mandibular hinge (as shown) to provide additional security.
• Activate the Flip-Lock HERBST periodically (usually at 6 to 8 week intervals) by adding TPO crimpable 1 mm to 2 mm spacers onto the exposed piston. Using crimpable spacers eliminates the need to remove the tubes and pistons.
• The mandible is initially advanced approximately 6-8 mm, and then incrementally advanced until the desired occlusion is achieved. Average treatment time is 12 months.

• Country of Origin: United States
• Manufacturer: TP Orthodontics

Question: What makes the TP Ortho Flip-Lock Herbst different from traditional HERBST appliances?
Answer: The Flip-Lock Herbst introduces a unique flip-lock mechanism for easy activation and wider mandibular movement.

Question: How does the flip-lock mechanism work?
Answer: The flip-lock mechanism simplifies activation with a ball-joint design, offering greater freedom of movement.|11 May 202400

Question: the appliance easy to adjust during treatment?
Answer: Yes, it activates in four simple steps without requiring special tools, ensuring efficient and hassle-free adjustments

Question: Does it require welding during fabrication?
Answer: No, the one-piece construction eliminates the need for welding, saving fabrication time and enhancing durability.

Question: Is it compatible with different archwire sizes?
Answer: Yes, it accommodates various archwire sizes, providing flexibility to meet diverse clinical needs.

Question: Does the appliance prioritize patient comfort?
Answer: Absolutely, its low-profile design shape enhance patient comfort throughout treatment.

Question: What sets the TP Ortho Flip-Lock Herbst apart as a valuable orthodontic tool?
Answer: Its innovative design, ease of use, and focus on patient comfort make it a highly effective and sought-after orthodontic appliance.