Featured Appliances
- aveo TSD—Tongue Stabilizing Device
- Bowman Consolidator
- Cranham Deprogrammer
- DeLuke Contoured Expander (DCE)
- DeLuke Oral Appliance (DOT)
- Grummons Protraction Face Mask
- Invisible Inman
- Keles Face Mask
- Kois Deprogrammer
- Mini Deprogrammer
- Xbow™ (Higgins Crossbow Class II Corrector)
Great Lakes appliances cannot be ordered by the general public and require a prescription. Feel free to contact laboratory customer service for a referring provider in your area.
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This unique one size fits all device treats chronic snoring by repositioning the tongue forward instead of relying on the mandible. Uses gentle suction—rather than the aveolar ridge or dentition—to stay in place. Allows the patient to swallow comfortably. Made of an injection-molded medical grade silicone. No impression needed.
Ideal for these patient types
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This appliance uses a piston-like labial component to close anterior space or to close minor relapse space on previously treated orthodontic extraction cases. The lingual component is used to correct rotational alignment of the incisors, as determined from the lab setup model. A circumferential clasp with a soldered cantilever extension bar is used for retention and holds the facial tubes that house the labial component.
Option: Lingual to Labial Movement Only
This modification is similar in function to the standard Bowman Consolidator but eliminates the need for a lingual component or model setup/reset. Labial and lingual acrylic is relieved to represent normal arch form. Spring force from the labial component moves anterior teeth against the lingual acrylic, using a circumferential clasp with a soldered cantilever extension bar.
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The Cranham Deprogrammer can be used for equilibration, centric relation records, or as a nightguard. This appliance features a small anterior stop contacting the lower central incisors and slightly discludes all teeth. It is comfortable for the patient, requires no retention clasping, and is easy to use. It is thermal-formed on the Biostar®, using 1.5mm Splint Biocryl, for exceptional retention and fit.
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Although similar in appearance and function to a bonded rapid maxillary/palatal expander, the DCE eliminates the need for metal framework. This innovative frameless design makes the DCE easy to insert and remove, improving patient comfort. The DCE is fabricated on the Biostar® using Splint Biocryl to ensure uniform thickness, making occlusal adjustment unnecessary. This fabrication technique, along with a simple one-step cementation process, results in less chair time. The natural anatomic contour at buccal and gingival margins eliminates plaque trap and reduces inflammation, making the DCE extremely hygienic.
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A Great Lakes Exclusive
Helps patients correct parafunctional habits such as:
- forward, lateral, and fan tongue thrust
- reverse swallow
- mouth breathing.
The DeLuke Oral Trainer:
- confirms swallow dysfunction diagnosis
- prevents ‘tongue between the teeth’ swallow
- stops ‘tongue between the teeth’ sleeping posture
- encourages/trains nasal breathing
- promotes tongue position
- maintains maxillary expansion therapy.
Made of soft, flexible 2mm mouthguard material (EVA), the durable DeLuke Oral Trainer is custom-made to ensure an effective, comfortable fit.
   
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Grummons Protraction Face Mask
A Great Lakes Exclusive
- Reverse pull without TMJ loading
- 30° angulation for comfort along tissue contours
Features:
Washable, reusable gel Silopad™ liner effectively reduces friction, abrasion, shear force, and pressure.
Mouthbow- .075” gauge wire.
- Increased stability and tension potential.
- Used with your choice of intraoral anchor.
Headstrap
- No temple hooks and elastics.
- Attaches to face mask with easy-release Velcro.
- Provides maximum stability.
- Easy to use, comfortable while sleeping.
Adjustable Cheekbone Rests
- Lightweight stainless steel rests.
- Will contour to patient’s individual bone structure.
- Patients can adjust for comfort.
Forehead Rests
- Larger for improved comfort.
- Easily removed for replacement.
- Molded of lightweight plastic.
Elastics
- 5/8” 2 oz. from molar bands to mask.
Indications for Treatment (PDF)
Order No. VFM, Patent #4,988,291 Single Use Only
Price: $78.55
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A124
A Great Lakes Exclusive
Are you considering using a series of expensive
aligners for anterior correction?
The NEW Invisible Inman is a simpler solution
Moves teeth farther, faster.
The Invisible Inman uses NiTi coil springs to achieve up to 3mm of continuous and controlled lingual to labial movement. The piston-like forces of the lingual component gently and precisely move teeth. A labial acrylic shell works to control incisor alignment as teeth are pushed outward. In the majority of cases, alignment is accomplished using one appliance.
Invisible for patients. Comfortable, too.
Esthetically pleasing, the appliance has a clear labial component and a lingual wire framework. A low, thin profile makes the Invisible Inman more comfortable than most spring aligners.
Minimal adjustment. Maximum retention.
The NiTi coil spring mechanism retracts to allow you to easily insert and seat the appliance. Adjustments are virtually unnecessary. A thin, flexible acrylic covers the posterior dentition to enhance retention.
Opposing model recommended for accuracy. Resets or design changes additional.
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A Great Lakes Exclusive
$125.00 Sale Price: $99.00
Clinical Features
- Corrects Class III malocclusion diagnosed with maxillary retrognathism
- Corrects anterior open bite by rotating the maxilla downward and forward and by intruding the molars
- Prevents downward and backward rotation of the mandible
- No chin cup and no distal force on the TMJ
- Force above center of resistance of the maxilla and parallel to the Frankfort horizontal plane
- Can be used with bonded or banded RPE
- Easy to adjust chairside
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Kois Deprogrammer
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The Kois Deprogrammer features a small anterior or stop contacting the lower central incisors and slightly discludes all teeth. It can be worn at night to relieve muscle fatique and headaches. It can also be used as a diagnostic as well as to determine centric relation and facilitate centric relation records.
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Highly effective, the Mini Deprogrammer eliminates muscle-related TMJ facial pain for the vast majority of patients. Designed with an anterior bite plate, the appliance takes posterior teeth slightly out of contact to move any interferences that can cause muscle disharmony and allows the condyles to properly seat. A flat bite plane option is also available but will require a greater anterior opening. The appliance can be worn day or night. To prevent super-eruption of posterior teeth, the appliance should not be worn 24 hours per day. The Mini Deprogrammer is thermal-formed on the Biostar®, using Splint Biocryl, for exceptional retention and fit. Designed for optimal comfort, the splint covers only the anterior teeth and palate. May be contraindicated for patients with internal derangement.
Standard coverage is 5 to 5; can be fabricated 3 to 3.
Material Options: Can be fabricated using Splint Biocryl (standard), Variflex™, or Durasoft.
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Higgins Crossbow Class II Corrector
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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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