Hanks Telescopic Herbst

Dr. Stephen Hanks favored the Herbst® appliance in his treatment planning, but wished to improve upon some problem areas. He replaced the twopiece tube and rod assembly with a one-piece telescoping arm which allows patients to open their mouth as wide as possible without causing the appliance to come apart. This design also eliminated the problem of painful ulcers caused by the rod rubbing against the superior aspect of the mandible. Dr. Hanks also replaced the traditional style pivots with a ball and socket joint which allows the patients a much greater range of lateral motion. When the cantilever design is being utilized, the Hanks Telescoping Herbst® utilizes an accessory that features a one-piece cantilever arm with a built-in threaded end. This eliminates the need for welding and soldering these parts in the lab.