The Frankel Appliance - Functional Therapy for Occlusion Correction
The Frankel appliance is a functional orthodontic appliance used to correct malocclusion by re-educating muscle function and guiding dentofacial growth. Unlike traditional braces, Frankel does not apply direct pressure on the teeth, but creates a balanced space between the cheeks, lips and tongue, allowing harmonious jaw development.
This appliance is available in three versions, each with a specific role in orthodontic treatment:
🔹 Frankel Type 1 - Class II Correction (Mandibular Retrognathia)
Used for patients with Class II-1 occlusion, Frankel Type 1 stimulates mandibular advancement, improving the maxillomandibular relationship.
✅ Guides mandibular growth - Promotes gradual and stable advancement.
✅ Reduces cheek pressure - Eliminates negative muscle forces on the upper jaw.
✅ Stabilizes the dental arches - Maintains balance between upper and lower teeth.
🔹 Frankel Type 2
This variant is indicated for patients with Class 1 malocclusion with incisor retrusion and increased overbite, for Class II Division 1 with protruding upper jaw and protruding upper incisors.
✅ Controls upper jaw growth - Reduces protruding and improves facial profile.
✅ Encourages mandibular advancement - Promotes balanced occlusion.
✅ Protects upper incisors - Reduces the risk of dental trauma.
✅ Rebalances oral muscle forces - Promotes a harmonious smile.
🔹 Frankel Type 3 - Class III Correction (Mandibular Prognathia)
Recommended for patients with Class III occlusion, this appliance is used to restrict mandibular growth and promote maxillary development.
✅ Controls mandibular development - Slows excessive mandibular growth.
✅ Stimulates upper jaw advancement - Promotes correct occlusion.
✅ Improves muscle function - Reduces the negative effects of perioral musculature.
✅ Promotes harmonious facial development - Balances the ratio of the two jaws.
General benefits of Frankel braces:
✔️ Rebalances muscle forces - Does not apply pressure on the teeth, but adjusts muscle tone.
✔️ Stimulates natural jaw development - Allows guided growth, correcting dento-skeletal problems.
✔️ Provides long-term stable correction - Re-educates oral function for long-lasting effect.
✔️ Comfortable and easy to wear - Customized design for each patient.
✔️ Ideal for growing patients - Optimal treatment during the period of dentofacial development.
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