Flip-Lock® HERBST®
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Flip-Lock® HERBST® Appliance COMFORT. CUSTOMIZATION. ADVANCED ENGINEERING.

Both the piston and sliding tube easily lock by hand onto the ball-joints — no special instruments needed. Simple tube/piston mechanism eliminate any chance of locking into open bite position. “The Flip-Lock HERBST is an excellent ap appliance. I frequently use it for my Phase C I Class II mandibular retrognathic cases. TP Orthodontics Laboratory Services co consistently delivers quality appliances with pro prompt and reliable service and delivery.” Ma Martha Chun, DMD, MSD Ne Newburgh,

The innovative Flip-Lock HERBST, available from TP Orthodontics, revolutionizes the traditional HERBST appliance. Its sleek, patented design has no pins, screws or springs, and it introduces a unique flip-lock mechanism for fast activation and improved clinical efficiency. Your best choice for correcting Class II malocclusions, this unique fixed appliance allows a significantly wider range of mandibular movement than typical HERBST designs. The resulting benefits include greater patient comfort, better patient compliance, easy activation, reduced breakage, fewer adjustments, shorter office...

Flip-Lock HERBST without Cantilever Flip-Lock HERBST with Brackets Wide Range of Lateral Mandibular Movement The simple ball-joint design and tube/ piston mechanism are engineered for greater freedom of movement. Easy Assembly Both the piston and sliding tube easily lock by hand onto the ball-joints — no special instruments needed. One-Piece Cantilever and Ball Eliminates the need for welding, saves fabrication time and provides resistance to breakage. Place appliance using only two bands or crowns. A non-cantilever design that incorporates four bands for additional stability is also...

Activates in seconds – Just four easy steps. The Flip-Lock HERBST is designed for ease of use. There’s no need for special tools or complicated adjustments. Simply follow the steps listed below. After cementation of the appliance, prepare tube and piston assembly for proper length. Tubes should be cut long enough to position the mandible in a Class I position. The pistons should extend no more than 2-3 mm beyond the distal end of the tubes at full closure. It is imperative that the pistons aren’t so short that they separate from the tubes upon maximum opening (i.e., when the patient yawns)....

Service you demand. Expertise you trust. TP Orthodontics Laboratory Services. When your Flip-Lock HERBST comes directly from TP Orthodontics you’re assured it will be fabricated exactly to your specifications. Each appliance is laser-welded to significantly reduce breakage, and can be customized for individual cases, shortening treatment time by as much as six months. As a full-service custom lab, we provide functional, removable and fixed appliances specially crafted to meet your needs with strength and precision. We combine the clinical experience and technical expertise of a custom...

We encourage you to call us at 800-348-8856 at any time for technical assistance or to discuss your exclusive needs. Be sure to request the instructional DVD for detailed information on fabrication and activation steps.

TP Orthodontics, Inc. AAOF 996-446ENG, Rev. 0 For more information, go to tportho.com. United States 100 Center Plaza La Porte, IN 46350 Toll-Free: 800-348-8856 Fax: 219-324-3029 Flip-Lock is a registered trademark of TP Orthodontics, Inc. and manufactured under US Patent 5,620,321. HERBST is a registered trademark of Dentarum, Inc. ©2010 TP Orthodontics, Inc.