Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics is the treatment and correction of growing and adult dentition and facial structures. Braces and custom appliances apply forces to straighten teeth, prevent irregularities, correct improper bites and create healthy attractive smiles.
Many acrylic appliances can be enhanced and customized through colours and design. Please see our Palate Pleazers page for details.
Below are our featured products, for a full list of Orthodontic products please visit our Product Catalogue.
Inman Aligner™ is a removable orthodontic appliance, fabricated on a set-up of the anterior teeth. It utilizes nickel titanium coil springs to correct most anterior rotations, crowding, and orthodontic relapse. Inman Aligner is exclusively fabricated in Canada by Protec!
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The Twin Block™ appliance consists of upper and lower removable appliances with interlocking posterior bite blocks. This functional appliance advances the mandible to correct class II malocclusions.
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The Herbst® appliance utilizes bite jumping hinges to reposition the mandible forward for class II treatment. Predictable functional jaw orthopedics is maintained with control of patient cooperation using cantilever stainless steel crown or acrylic splint designs.
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The Distal Jet™ molar distalizing system is a fixed lingual appliance that utlizes palatal acrylic and nickel titanium coil springs for distalization of molars. This appliance offers predictable Unilateral or Bilateral Class II correction without tipping of molars or loss of anterior anchorage.
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The EMA® anti-snoring sleep-apnea appliance utilizes acrylic splints and buccal elastic straps for adjustable advancement of the lower jaw. The elastic mandibular advancement appliance treats snoring and sleep apnea by holding the mandible forward and re-opening the airway.
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Pro-Flex© is an innovative thermal-plastic splint material that is easy-to-fit and comfortable for patients to wear. It combines the benefits of hard and soft splints, offering excellent durability, fit and comfort. Protect those complex restorative cases with Pro-Flex splints!
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Safe-t-flex™ mouthguards are custom made, multi-layered vinyl sportsguards that protect against injury and concussion. Available in a wide variety of solid and multi-coloured combinations, Safe-t-flex provides superior protection, increased comfort and maximum oxygen uptake for contact sports.
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