The Hyrax-Halterman appliance is a novel fusion of appliances to effectively and simultaneously correct posterior crossbites and ectopic molars. Since its inception in 2017, the Hyrax-Halterman has been used by hundreds of orthodontists worldwide.

The Hyrax (Hygienic Rapid Expander) Banded shown above, originally designed as an upper arch rapid palatal expanding appliance, can also be used as a slow expander.

Jan 7, 2025 · Hyrax orthodontics is a specialized treatment approach used in the field of orthodontics to correct dental and jaw alignment issues. This method is particularly effective for expanding the upper jaw (maxilla) in children and adolescents.

What is a Hyrax Appliance? This treatment will widen your upper jaw in order to create an ideal bite. Why do I need this? • It fixes crossbite and crowding • The temporary mini implants act like an anchor while widening the jaw • It is a less invasive alternative to jaw surgery . How does it work? The appliance is cemented to the teeth.

Sep 30, 2022 · How Does an Orthodontic Hyrax Expander work? Rapid, slow, and surgical maxillary expansion, a clinical term for palate expansion, are the three treatment types to correct the narrow palate. Rapid maxillary expansion is the preferred treatment to correct maxillary deficiency, maxillary constriction, and posterior crossbites.

Dec 6, 2023 · Aparat Hyrax to rodzaj aparatu stałego, który mocowany jest między górnymi zębami. Składa się z pierścieni i specjalnej śruby służącej do poszerzania szczęki. Jego noszenie wymaga współpracy pacjenta, który musi odpowiednio rozkręcać śrubę, zgodnie ze wszelkimi zaleceniami lekarza.

The Hyrax appliance (also called RPE , RME) is a fixed appliance, cemented on the patient's upper teeth for a period of 6 to 9 months. We also call it the Rapid Palate Expander because it rapidly expands the maxilla (palate) in less than 30 days. The maxilla consists of 2 separate bone parts connected by a fibrous suture in the midline.

Hyrax je aparát používaný k rozšíření úzké horní čelisti v patrovém švu. Je napevno nasazený na zubech (nacementovaný). Roztáčením šroubu, které provádí pacient (rodiče) doma o předem vypočítaný počet otáček, dojde k požadované expanzi. Používá se často pro úpravu zkříženého skusu u dětí ve smíšeném i stálém chrupu.

The hyrax is an appliance for expanding the upper jaw. As a rule, it is used in growing children whose upper jaw is not wide enough in relation to the lower. This can be seen in the fact that the lower posterior teeth embrace the upper ones, instead of the other way around, and the space for all the teeth to align is lacking (resulting in ...

Hyrax is a device that can reliably, quickly and without much burden on the patient expand the upper arch and thereby promote the growth of the surrounding tissues. It is firmly affixed to the teeth and after treatment is removed without damaging the teeth.