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The Distrax TM FDA Approved Mandibular Widening by Distraction Osteogenesis A stable non-extraction technique Custom distraction appliances Using an innovative application of the Superscrew, Distrax™ takes leading edge technology out of research and into your practice. The original design, smaller size, and superior fit will give you increased patient acceptance and better results. Distrax appliances are affordable Distrax™ are an affordable alternative to other distraction appliances on the market. If price has been an issue in recommending distraction for your patients, consider this: A Distrax™ midline appliance can be custom-made for as little as $300.00. Custom made for each patient You take the impression, x-rays, and complete the prescription form. Distrax™ appliances are then custom- made by certified dental technicians. Each Distrax™ comes complete – with no crowns to fit, and no extra clasps, wrenches, screws, or kits to purchase. The result? Less chairside time for the orthodontist and minimal adjustments for the oral surgeon. Bone – Borne for more parallel regenerate Only hybrid distraction appliances (tooth-borne and bone-borne) produce a parallel regenerate. With the Distrax’s™ unique design, the basal bone is distracted proportionate to the alveolar bone. Thus, it is expected that long-term stability will be greater. The unique features of the Distrax™ provide easy and simple patient use,as well as, precision monitoring by the orthodontist. Indications for the Mid-symphyseal Distractor (mandibular widening): Non-extraction treatments • Moderate to severe mandibular crowding • Narrow mandibular arch (Brody bite) • Maxillary and mandibular transverse dis- • crepancy (combine with surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion or rapid palatal expansion in children) Retreatments (crowding with previous • premolar extractions) Parrallel Shaped Regenerate The Distrax™ appliance was designed by Dr. John King, DDS, a board certified orthodontist, and is being precision crafted exclusively by Accutech Orthodontic Lab, Inc. Call Accutech at 1-800-734-7855 or visit their website at www.accutechortho.com for prescription forms and more information. Contact Dr. John King for clinical mentoring at email: [email protected] V-Shaped Regenerate After Innovation The Distrax TM DISTRAX U.S. Patent # 6302687 B1 Before Tip-in Insert 4pg_Frev.indd 4 3/2/09 1:23:25 PM
