LM-ACTIVATOR™ MODEL ASSORTMENT FEATURES
The two basic LM-Activator™ model features are: LOW and HIGH. These are available with shorter or longer molar sections: SHORT and LONG. The appliances are combinations of these features.
LM-Activator™ 2 models are available for two arch widths. The most commonly used arch width is NARROW with standard or regular arch. The WIDE model has a wider and shorter arch, and is especially designed for Asian markets. It is suitable also for some Latin American markets.
REINFORCED model with hard insert in the incisal area is available in LM-Activator™ 2 models. The choice of model should always be based on an examination and diagnosis done by or under supervision of a specialist in orthodontic treatment.
LOW
Model with basic appliance thickness is applicable to
many different cases.
HIGH
Model is thicker in the region of the second premolars and molars. Specifically designed for treating skeletal and dentoalveolar open bite cases.
SHORT
Model with a shorter molar section for patients whose second molars have not yet erupted.
LONG
Model with a longer molar section for patients whose second molars have erupted.
There are two different arch widths of all basic models.
NARROW
The most commonly used arch width is NARROW with standard or regular arch.
WIDE
The WIDE model has a wider and shorter arch, and is especially designed for Asian markets
REINFORCED
LM-Activator™ 2 models are available with incisal reinforcement. This model has a rigid reinforcement of harder material in the incisal area and is designed especially for skeletal deep bite cases. The model is also suitable for other patients who benefit from a firm surface and improved durability. Reinforced model is recommended for patients over 8 years old.
The use of LM™ orthodontic appliances during the growth
