HEADGEARS IN ORTHODONTICS

Headgears are extra oral appliances making use of cervical or cranial anchorage to apply forces to the jaws and teeth with the purpose of growth modification or tooth movement. Head gears are the most commonly used extra oral orthopedic appliances. This book enlightens about the historical perspective components design and types. Also insights on the clinical usage complications limitations and role of hormones and biocompatibility and timing.