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Title: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: Bracesluvr on 07. November 2017, 01:21:53 AM

 I just got fitted with a twin block style appliance for sleep apnea!
 This particular appliance has occlusal coverage with acrylic...but lower mandible advancement comes from an expander screw embedded in the lower “block” that helps to push my jaw forward to open the airway instead of used to widen the arch. I am very excited & will post more as it develops

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: David-Braces on 07. November 2017, 07:12:48 AM

Sounds really Interesting.
Would you mind showing a Picture of that appliance?

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: libtech on 07. November 2017, 16:40:34 PM

Ooh very nice! Was that through a Dr. Or an Orthodontist?
Yes share some pics. And what color did you get?

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: Bracesluvr on 25. November 2017, 20:05:31 PM

I was not able to continue as my dental insurance came up short...the appliance was over 2000.00
I was molded and on my way with it
I’m very disappointed

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: bracessd on 27. November 2017, 08:17:08 AM

That's a bummer!

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: Bracesluvr on 15. February 2018, 02:30:48 AM

Great Day!
I just took the molds and paid for an upper and lower occlusal guard with HERBST connecting the 2
This is for lower mandible advancement. It’s a dream appliance I’ve been waiting for.
It’s 1800 in total for the appliance. Should have it in 2 weeks
I will post pictures!!!!

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: bracessd on 15. February 2018, 17:38:47 PM

Awesome. Looking forward to the photos

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: blue_bio on 15. February 2018, 19:31:29 PM

Quote from: Bracesluvr on 15. February 2018, 02:30:48 AM

Great Day!
I just took the molds and paid for an upper and lower occlusal guard with HERBST connecting the 2
This is for lower mandible advancement. It’s a dream appliance I’ve been waiting for.
It’s 1800 in total for the appliance. Should have it in 2 weeks
I will post pictures!!!!

Hi! Why so expensive? Is it not from the shop?

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: Bracesluvr on 15. February 2018, 20:37:11 PM

From a dentist I used to go to.

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: libtech on 16. February 2018, 01:08:51 AM

Congrats man. You should ask him to install Headgear tubes lol

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: Bracesluvr on 16. February 2018, 01:14:55 AM

I may do it myself
I wil post
How do I add pictures to this thread

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: MikeB on 16. February 2018, 01:48:34 AM

You have to link to images hosted elsewhere.

Title: Re: Twin Block Appliance
Post by: maika123 on 30. September 2018, 20:55:31 PM

Thatssl nice! Had onw younger