Rick-a-nator Appliance Article

Rick-a-nator Appliance Article 7 Rich-a-nator Appliance The Rick-a-nator appliance was developed by Dr. William Reagan ”Rick” Gallaher Jr. Rick practice general dentistry in Knoxville, Tennessee. He originally designed the appliance to treat non-compliance...

Bionator Appliance Article

Bionator Appliance Article 7 The Bionator appliance was developed by Dr. Wilhelm Balter in post war Germany. Dr. Balter redesigned the classic activator appliance which had been used in Europe since the early 1900’s to treat skeletal Class II patients. The...

ALF Appliance Article

ALF Appliance Article 7 ALF Appliance The Advanced Light wire Functional appliance (ALF) was developed by Dr. Darick Nordstrom. (See fig.#1) Darick Nordstrom B.S., D.D.S. d@nordstromdds.org The ALF appliance took advantage of the advancement in wire technology...

The Bimler Cephalometric Analysis

The Bimler Cephalometric Analysis 7 Dr. J. W. “Skip” Truitt jr. Forward: Many of us experience an event that changes the direction of our professional careers. I had such an experience in 1972 when I met Dr. Peter Bimler. He quickly made me aware of the...

Your Jaws – Your Life

Your Jaws – Your Life 7 Teach your patients about their jaws – This new multi-purpose book includes a special section on functional jaw orthopaedics. Your jaws are as important to your health as your heart and your brain! In this unique alternative medicine...

A Practical Approach to Orthopedics & Orthodontics

A Practical Approach to Orthopedics & Orthodontics 7 Dr. J. W. “Skip” Truitt jr. The past decade has seen orthopedic and orthodontic therapy assume their justified status in general dentistry along side that of emplantology, endodontics and reconstruction....