• 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.

TP Ortho Flip-Lock Herbst Appliance - 610-400

TP Ortho Flip-Lock Herbst Appliance - 610-400 stands out as a groundbreaking fixed orthodontic solution, surpassing conventional HERBST designs with its exceptional flexibility and comfort. Its pioneering flip-lock mechanism, devoid of pins, screws, or springs, streamlines activation for both clinicians and patients alike. Engineered with a ball-joint and tube/piston system, it fosters unparalleled mandibular movement, offering a broader range than traditional options. Crafted as a single-patient kit, it prioritizes comfort and adaptability, promoting ease of use throughout orthodontic treatment. With a one-piece construction eliminating the need for welding and enhancing durability, it ensures prolonged reliability while simplifying fabrication. Its low-profile design, featuring a step-down cantilever shape, optimizes patient comfort, further underscoring its patient-centric approach. The appliance's versatility extends to its compatibility with various archwire sizes, catering to diverse clinical needs without necessitating complex adjustments. In essence, the TP Ortho Flip-Lock Herbst Appliance redefines orthodontic standards, offering efficiency, comfort, and adaptability in one innovative solution.

• 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 maxium 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 engagaed 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 cirle 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 intervalls) 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 intially advanced approximately 6-8 mm, and then incrementally advanced until the desired occlusion is achieved. Average treatment time is 12 months.

NO WARRANTY

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.