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1. ER adenta Flex Developer Elastic Minirod Shortening amp Adjusting Clamping The Anterior Hooklet Now push the FD into the tube of the measuring gauge and read the measured value here 20mm at the anterior rim of the posterior attachment module Then cut off the excess minirod piece with the sharpened side cutters 10 Shift the anterior hooklet module to the front end of the elastic mini rod and make the buccal part of the hooklet align with the buccal part of the posterior attachment module The anterior hooklet ist leaning slightly more to the gingival side 10 Crimp the tube at the anterior module twice with the side cutter Two notches become visible at the sides Open the hooklet now if additionally necessary so that it can be attached to the preformed bypass arch later Flex Developer Smoothing Minirod amp Hooklet Module Reducing Elastic Minirod 7 The excess elastic minirod is removed with the brown Gyroform grinder The metal edges of the anterior hooklet module are rounded additionally in order to increase patient comfort The FD can be reduced with the green Gyroform grinder This should be done equally over its entire length in order to avoid buckling under stress Figures 2 0 1 5 3 0 represent for standard reducing to 2 0mm 75 and 1 5mm 50 as well as not reduced 3 0mm 100 Tip General rule the shorter an FD is the higher the force development at activation and2. Place two markings on the auxiliary arch The posterior and first mark between molar tube and premo lar bracket the anterior and second below the premolar bracket Using some fine three prong pliers make the first bend downwards at rearmost marking bending angle of approx 40 A second bend upwards will bring the preformed bypass arch back parallel to its rear upper section bayonet bend If necessary take preformed bypass arch out again and curve it between two fingers so that the anterior end is resting without tension between canine and first pre moiar Note Never form or hold the preformed bypass arches with rough pliers A adenta Close the preformed bypass arches hooklet with pointed Weingart pliers from the occlusai side This way a ring is formed that can slide loosely on the main full arch wire Tip A small drop of light curing resin on the preformed arches hooklet may take away vertical move ments while it is stili able to move horizontally Avoid contact with canine bracket On completion the bypass arch should run approx 3 4mm underneath the premolar brackets There should also be enough space between the premolar bracket and the bayonet bend of the bypass arch important other wise the FD could get caught here According to the desired application the preformed bypass arch is now pulled back and its end bent upward behind the buccal tube stop bend This way molars or entire posterior tooth
3. SS wire with ball ready mount ed This way the FD is attached at the auxiliary molar tube and enables the simultaneous use of head gear lip bumper or reversed headgear A adenta 201554 VA adenta Head Office adenta Germany Adenta GmbH Gutenbergstrasse 9 D 82205 Gilching Germany 49 8105 73436 0 49 8105 73436 22 Mail info adenta com Internet www adenta de Sales Office adenta SPAIN Adenta SPAIN c Le n 11 13 1r piso 08911 Badalona Barcelona Espana 34 933 844 705 34 933 844 153 Mail info adentaspain com Internet www adentaspain com Sales Office adenta USA Adenta USA Inc 81 Clover Road Ivyland PA 18974 U S A 1 888 942 2070 toll free 1 215 942 2070 phone Mail info adentausa com Internet www adentausa com 201554
4. Durable Effective FLEX DEVELOPER SMART INNOVATION 2 Bringing German Engineering to Orthodontics Discover endurance The FLEX DEVELOPER Durable and effective Class II Correction Even after continuous use for many months there is no breakage or loss of power Dr Winsauer Austria Presenting the next generation for CLass Il corrections e Reliable e Highly durable and flexible e Eliminates breakage issues e More comfortable slim patient profile e No loss of power e Easy to install e Customize your force per patient e Customize your length per patient e No storing of different sizes Extensive research promoted our engineers to once again ask the difficult question How do we improve Class II treatment We have all experienced Class Il treatment difficulties appliance breakage issues elastics undesired side effects bulky and uncomfortable complicated or hard to handle appliances loss of power and last but not least the need to stock different sizes and forces The FLEX DEVELOPER is designed to deliver a reliable force between mandible and maxilla The power derives from an elastic mini rod that can be thinned to enable a range of treat ment forces The force ranges from 1 000 grams to as little as 50 grams 10 0 5 N and is individually adjusted for the perfect fit for each patient This one of a kind elastic rod is highly durable able to withstand the ri
5. segments are mesialized and hence spaces aplasia etc can be closed towards mesial Or It touches the canine bracket and is not bent up at the rear Now without bending lower canine and front teeth are protruded Note in this case the lower full arch wire should also not be bent distally Space will be created Flex Developer Elastic Mini Rod Shortening and Adjusting 4 After the decision whether to bend the preformed bypass arch distal or to leave it straight we must now consider a possible distal stop bend of the upper main arch If it stays straight distally the force of the elastic mini rod triggers a distalization of the corresponding upper molar like a headgear In this way Space is created in the upper tooth arch If you decide to bend the upper arch wire behind the molar attachment upward stop bend the whole upper dental arch is distalized en bloc or used as an anchorage In order to know the length of the minirod please measure the distance between entrance of upper headgear tube and labial end of preformed bypass arch Smiley side measuring side In this case 20mm Now shift the anterior hooklet module along the mini rod towards posterior attachment module Note The hooklet must be inclined towards its tube with approx 60 The hook must never be bent severly forwards and backwards as this might lead to immediate or delayed fracture MORE pre INFO Pre cut lengths available
6. 4 Bringing German Engineering to Orthodontics Operating Range 38mm FD Competitors 38mm Flex Developer Herbst Scharnier unthinned diameter 3 0 Flex Developer mini rod 3mm mini rod 2mm mini rod 1 5 mm 2 0 Flex Developer Jasper Jumper 1 5 Flex Developer Eurecka ee AAN swup ul 99 0 Activation in mm an Cc d o O oO oO O ES Uy D Dis an O O O el O C O LO Cc d d aD O es DI Oo Be gt Cc O Dd O u O yu an E o Uy XY O LL ab Ka Uy O O gt 2 Uy Uy O a aD E O Uy x C ES range is achieved Thus we achieve numerous types of applications both for removable and permanent treatment orthodon tic techniques Here you see the characteristic curves for the forces which result from the various degrees of activation Comparison between 4 different treatment devices with a joint length of 38mm Operating Range 26mm FD Operating Range 32mm FD LI Bag qe TE Ire a Vey TT a T T E SII MIST III APNEA _ wowesb A ells COCCI Re CCC rt Cal HH TE EI RE OA 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 5 mm ausged EN WEN ee SEH vmm Ss FPowesH A ells By shortening the installation length the rate of force delivery is increased at equal bending Here it is recomended to slender the elastic mini rod in order to stay within the therapeutic force range
7. also vertical force direction Hence we recommend not to use lengths below 19mm and reducing the FD in good time Further information about forces page 7 diagrams and page 26 27 force measurement 4 Bringing German Engineering to Orthodontics 8 Flex Developer Insertion Of Flex Developer The pin held by the securing disc is now without the need of pliers inserted into the maxilliary headgear tube from the distal side After arriving through the tube the first Millimeter of the pin is bent back securing but no activation The patient should now push the lower jaw forwards taking the tension off the mini rod Now the FD can easily be attached to the bypass arch Shorten the preformed bypass arch leaving additional 5mm to the measured length x 5mm Note Right preformed bypass arches are bundled with red elastics The bypass arches hooklet open toward the gingival side By moving the lower jaw back again the Flex Developer comes under tension for the first time Activate by twisting the pin s end and secure pin with alastic ring to the molar hook Take out securing mini disc The ball end of the pin should be bent to upward approx 30 important Pin fixation with elastic JD adenta Flex Developer Force Adjustments for Bypass Arch Force Measurement Elastic Minirod The hooklet is now closed with Weingart pliers If necessary the FD can quickly be taken out quickly for checking and reinsert
8. ed for continued use Tip If the bypass arch and the hooklet module should be to close to the gingiva pale spot insert a buccal torque mesial to the molar tube using the torquing key Never treat sliding surface of the preformed bypass arch with pliers The force of the Flex Developer can be adjusted and measured individually The FD force gauge has a short piece of wire with pointed ends soldered T shaped to its end The point is placed at the plastic anterior end of the FD measuring direction towards pinball Now you have to push until the hooklet _ Starts to move on the bypass arch The force measured in this way with mouth closed is the actual pl effective force of the FD Flex Developer Re activation The Patient Helping Himselt There are three possibilities to re activate the FD or to enhance its effect First through shortening the pin roll in and second by shortening the preformed bypass arch towards distal Therefore the sliding arch is pushed back and its end bent upwards distal to the molar tube Possibly the stepped bend may have to be located further towards mesial arrow B Caution The upward stop bend of the bypass arch distal to the molar attachment can interfere with the end of the main treatment arch Do not bend downwards as this often interferes with the FD mini rod arrow A Thirdly the sliding section of the arch can be shortened through the application of UV setting polymer Hel
9. exerted force as needed Posterior attachment module Anterior hooklet module relockable J il a5 i ee a a a me iy Fa Preformed bypass arch Elastic minirod polyamide for and length adjustable as needed System Requirements Upper molar bands with triple tubes lower molar Full mouth fixed appliance bands with double tubes of either 018 or 022 slot size FD technology can also be used with removable appliances acrylic plates or split The application of controllable intermaxillary forces for e Cl II correction internal head gear e creating space or anchorage in the maxilla e space closure even single sided in the mandible aplasia In contrast to effects of Cl II mechanics with elastics where the forces increase and become more vertical with increased mouth opening undesired the Flex Developer only produces a horizontal force just before tooth contact The vertical force is negligable small When the mouth is opened it slides back passively without force or side effects The elastic mini rod can be shortened to any desired length thus reducing the cost of stocking various sizes If preferred preadjusted FD s are available in fixed lengths of 20 22 24 26 and 29 millimeters As well as being adjustable in length the elastic mini rod can also be thinned down to smaller diameters This way forces can be set freely between 50 and 1000 grams 0 5 0 10 N Even af
10. f lower incisors e Midline corrections unilateral applica tion e Unilateral dental CI Il correction unilat eral application e Space closure even single sided in the mandible aplasia Unique features e Reliable e Highly durable e Lasting elasticity headgear precise function able e Easy to install e Length adaptable to individual need e Force adaptable to individual need e Relockable anterior piece e Measuring gauge for quick installation e Can be combined with lip bumper or e Securing mini disc for pin safety e Auxiliary bypass arch pre bent for e Small and streamline more comfort In contrast to effect of Class Il mechanics with elas tics where the forces increase and become more verti cal with increased mouth opening undesired the FLEX DEVELOPER only produces a horizontal force just be fore tooth contact The vertical force is negligible When the mouth is opened it slides back passively without force or side effect the patient can move the man dibular from left to right freely without any locking issues FLEX DEVELOPER order info Sales Unit Item Articel Description FLEX DEVELOPER Starter Kit 5 Patients FLEX DEVELOPER Refill Kit 5 Patients FDS KIT 1 kit FDA KIT 1 kit All FLEX DEVELOPER individual parts can be ordered separately on request A adenta Flex Developer FD User Manual Ball pin for fixation and to vary
11. gorous forces of treat ment while maintaining its power and elasticity 4 Bringing German Engineering to Orthodontics 2 5 mio cycles Unbreakable and long lasting elasticity The FLEX DEVELOPER s mini rod was put through an Un test in vitro This test was stopped after 2 5 Mio cycles as practically no changes in the force deliverance rate could be observed This equals 500 days of treatment time if a bite Length and force adaptability rate of 5 000 cycles per day is estimated Clinical testing proved optimal endurance and strength and has set a new benchmark for inter maxillary force deliverance Reducing undesired effects The ability to customize the mini rod to your patients needs eliminates your need to stock many different sizes and forces Length can be customized quickly just measure and cut Force can be customized easily by reducing the diameter of the mini rod producing a range of forces from 1 000 grams to as low as 50 grams More comfortable and a slim patient profile The FLEX DEVELOPER s plastic mini rod offers the added benefits of streamlining this appliance less material and increased ultra smooth comfort of the appliance Applications e Distalising upper molars HG like e Mesialising lower molars or premolars Aplasia or after extractions e Cl Il corrections between upper and lower dental arch e Helping to grow the mandible forward e Retrusion of upper incisors e Protrusion o
12. iosit Triade Note Deposit the polymer using a probe around the pre formed bypass arch whilst hardening under the UV lamp The booklet eye of the preformed bypass arch must remain free on the full arch 2 Bringing German Engineering to Orthodontics The patient helping himself In the case of difficulties of any kind ulceration locking claustropho bia the patient can temporarily de activate the FD To do so the booklet at the anterior module has to be opened slightly with some cutting pliers e g nail clippers The FD can then be disconnected from the bypass arch and hooked to the upper full arch wire Convenient for both patient and doctor Flex Developer Elongated Bypass Arch HG pin E bypass arch like e longated or extraction In the case of a short lower dental arch it is convenient to obtain quite a long preformed bypass arch in order to be able to insert a longer FD better hori zontal force deliverance AS an example For the right treatment side a left bypass arch not red marked is bent as shown in the picture This way an elongated right bypass arch is created that will let the FD slide forward until under neath the canine bracket The smooth curve should be formed in with fingertips For remaining installation see page 6 13 Remember A former right bypass arch converts into a left E bypass arch after remodelling In the starter kit there are also 2 pieces HG pins made of 017 x 025
13. ter several months of uninterrupted treatment the force reduction for the Flex Developer is less than 5 The Flex Developer produces up to 1mm tooth movement per month It is also ideal for cases of minimal patient coopera tion or unilateral application as well Plasma welding guarantees robustness as well as long lasting and inert quality without any soldering Installation is really easy with the preformed bypass arches a unique measuring gauge and the D FD s relockable anterior hooklet module BE Bringing German Engineering to Orthodontics Flex Developer Preformed Bypass Arch Inserting and Adjusting 2 fF Before installation please bend the little hook of the lower molar attachment LL towards caudal and gingival This way the elastic mini rod is prevented from get ting stuck underneath the molar attachment With the unique measuring gauge Smiley side measure the distance between the back edge of the lower molar buccal tube and the back edge of the lower canine bracket Shorten the preformed bypass arch leaving additional 5mm to the measured length x 5mm Note Right preformed bypass arches are bundled with red elastics The bypass arches hooklet open toward the gingival side 3 Flex Developer Preformed Bypass Arch Inserting and Adjusting Insertion of preformed bypass arch so that the arches hooklet is situated between the lower canine bracket and the lower first premolar bracket
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