Orthocare High Pull Head Gear Strap

High Pull Head Gear Strap – Extraoral Appliance

• A high pull headgear is usually used with braces, with a strap that is fit to the top of the head and another part that attaches to the braces. It is a way to direct force upward on the teeth and/or jaw. An example of a situation where a high pull headgear could be used is when the upper front teeth and jaw are too far down, resulting in an excessive gummy smile. The headgear could be used to direct an upward and backward force to the front of the upper jaw, reducing the gummy smile and redirecting growth.

•  As the name suggests, high pull headgear directs force from the top and back of the head (much higher than cervical pull headgear, which directs force from the back of the neck). This difference in directional force allows the orthodontist to have more control over the upper jaw in a vertical pattern, giving an added component of directional control when treating children with jaw alignment problems.