Reply To: Case 2 prompt 9, 10

[Chad Carter (Course Director)]

Adedolapo,

Yes, the nance with bite plate is PRIMARILY to open the bite and intrude mandibular incisors. What I mention above is that depending how you have the acrylic up on the lingual surfaces of the maxillary teeth that you might get some side effect of holding the maxillary teeth vertically as well. A great orthodontist always told me “It’s all about the side effects, Carter!” She is known for being a master of getting the primary role of an appliance or mechanic but then also looking for and mastering use of the secondary, tertiary, etc. side effects that come from our mechanics as well.

Thanks!

Carter