Xbow™ Higgins Crossbow Class II Corrector
A Great Lakes Exclusive
- Great for distalizing maxillary posterior segments
- An alternative to the Herbst*
- Kinder to the TMJ
The Xbow™ (Crossbow) appliance is an alternative to the Herbst®* appliance for treatment of Class II malocclusions in children and adolescents. The Phase I appliance allows simultaneous anteroposterior and transverse correction.
The Xbow pits the entire mandibular arch against the maxillary bicuspids and molars, which opens space for the erupting canines. Used in conjunction with the Forsus™ Fatigue Resistant Device from 3M Unitek, the Xbow appliance allows overcorrection of
the molars into a Class III relationship.
The Xbow appliance consists of:
- Maxillary expansion appliance
- Triple "L" Arch™ (lower labial lingual arch)
- Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device (25mm Direct Push Rod) and Gurin locks (allow
for easy activation). Available from your 3M Unitek representative.
Xbow is protected by U.S. Patent #6,168430BI
Xbow and Triple "L” Arch are registered trademarks of Dr. Duncan W. Higgins
Forsus is a trademark of 3M Company
*Herbst is a registered trademark of Dentaurum, Inc.
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Forsus Fatigue
Resistant Device
and Gurin Locks
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