@頭套(headgear口外弓)的練功房(有關頭帽的事一次通通總整理在此) @ 崇愛牙醫診所(資料重建中,歡迎新舊朋友)

1)OKC(ortho-kinetics-corporation頭帽最專業公司網站

(這個網站裡從頭帽的形態,使用,與操作方法,戴頭套專用的中空枕頭,,,等,都詳盡的在網頁裡論述,可以說是最專業的頭帽網頁,且附有大量的圖片可以去理解,想知道你所用的東西~頭帽,,,到這裡準沒錯!!)

中空枕頭 (點選進入)

先前po過的頭帽文章,請用搜尋去找,鍵入( headgear ) 就可找到一堆

2)Orthodontic Headgear is a type of appliance attached to dental braces that aid in correcting severe bite problems.(口外弓是一種連結在牙套矯正器上面的裝置,旨在幫忙矯正嚴重的咬合問題)

The most common treatment they are used for are overbites. The headgear is attached to the braces and is anchored from the back of the head or neck. Its purpose is to stop the upper jaw from growing, hence preventing or correcting an overbite.(最常使用的治療是在過度咬合=深咬,頭帽是附著在牙列的口外弓管上,口外則是以頭的背部或是頸部來當支抗,它的目的是在阻止上顎過度生長,從而防止或是糾正過度咬合)

There is another type of headgear to treat underbites. It is similar to a facemask, also attached to braces, that holds the growing jaws back. It is not always worn with braces.(也有使用在治療戽斗咬合的形式,它與面弓類似,也是附著在矯正器上,可以把生長的顎骨拉後,不一定是與牙套合併使用)

The headgear can also be used to make more space for teeth to come in. The headgear is then attached to the molars, and helps to draw them backwards in the mouth.(頭帽也可以被用來提供牙齒拉進來的空間,頭帽此時是附於大臼齒帶環上,可以在口內把大臼齒往後拉)

Many orthodontists prefer their patients to wear them 24/7, but, since most people consider headgear to be rather bizarre-looking, 10 to 14 hours of wear per day is preferred, typically at night. However, in some extreme cases, 24 hour treatment is required and mandatory.(許多矯正醫師大部份希望患者每天戴用7小時,也就是睡覺時使用,但是許多人會認為頭帽看起來有點奇怪,每天戴用10~14小時是設計此裝置所祈望的,典型在夜間使用,不過,在一些較嚴重的案例,全日必須且強制性的戴用)

The vast majority of patients receiving this treatment are children and teens. Even though very rare, there are some adults requiring this type of treatment.(大部份的病人接受戴用這樣的裝置其年紀大都是小孩與青少年,雖然成年人較少使用,不過若是有必要還是要要求配戴的)

(from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodontic_headgear)這是這一段描述的來源

3)●戴頭套成功的致理名言:

the more the
headgear is worn per day, the faster the correction proceeds!
(頭帽每天戴得越夠,矯治的速度也就越快進行)

4)Headgear must be worn a
minimum of 14 hours per day. This includes during sleeping
hours, and in the late afternoon and evening. Extra wear on weekends and
holidays is helpful as well. The bottom line is: the more the headgear
is worn per day, the faster the correction proceeds! (頭帽每天最少要戴用14小時,這將會包括睡覺,下午放學後,與晚間,在假日或是周末額外的時段戴用是有幫助的,下面這一段話就是名言頭帽每天戴得越夠,矯治的速度也就越快進行)

When
you first receive the headgear, it is set at a light force. Wear it during the
first week for a few hours after supper to let the teeth get used to the force.
Expect the teeth to be sore! The next week, gradually increase the hours until
you are wearing it all evening and through the night. (當您開始接受頭帽治療時,通常會設定在較輕的力上,起初的第一周內,可以在吃完晚餐後戴用讓牙齒能適應一下力道,除非牙齒感到酸痛,才暫停!第二周起,慢慢增加您戴用的時數,直到您都能按照指示的時間去戴用整晚)

Please expect the headgear to be
clumsy to sleep with at first. You will get used to it! If it comes off a lot at
night it needs to be tightened, so go ahead and move up a hole or two on each
side. You are also free to move up if you feel less pressure on the molar teeth.
(請不要在起初認為戴用頭帽是笨拙的舉動,您會慢慢適應它的,若是頭帽在夜間掉下一點請再把它弄好弄緊一點,也就是往上每側再加1~2個洞加力,也可以往上提一下假若您不覺得有壓力在臼齒上)

Please bring the headgear with you
to each office visit so that the tension can be adjusted as the teeth move.
Also, if a molar band comes off, bring it with you to your appointment so that
it can be re-cemented! (每一次回診請您記得把頭帽一併帶回檢查,這樣可以一旦牙齒移動後可以再調整鬆緊度,同時,若是帶環鬆脫了,請也在約診時一併帶回門診這樣可以再黏上)

If
for any reason you are not getting the hours per night required; please call
immediately to have it corrected. A missed night is equivalent to the loss of
four days wear! (假若您的時間真的不允許每天晚上戴用,請立刻來電可以教會您使用的方法,一天沒戴頭帽,就等同於失去4天的戴用時間,也就是前功盡棄,必須彌補)

5)戴用頭帽的注意事項

Always be careful to remove the headgear as you were shown. If the headgear is removed carelessly, the part that fits
in your mouth and attaches to your teeth could injure your cheeks, lips, face or
even your eyes.(經常在移除頭帽時要特別小心謹慎!請依照教導的配戴方式操作,如果頭帽是不小心的移除,它的部件可能會傷及頰側口腔黏膜,嘴唇,顏面,甚至眼睛,所以請留意操作配戴!)
Never try to remove the headgear until the straps have been disconnected.(一定要在頸帶或是頰側牽引帶不連接移除時拿下頭帽)
Never try to lift the headgear over your face.(請勿嘗試從你的頭部上拉起, 這是很危險的動作)
Never wear the headgear when running or playing sports. This includes rough-and-tumble games. Accidents can occur even when you are just having fun.(絕不可在跑步或運動時戴頭帽,這也包括一些亂七八糟的遊戲,因為這些都可能導致意外發生,雖然您只是純娛樂)
Never allow anyone to grab or pull on your headgear. Brothers, sisters or friends who do not wear
headgear may not understand the dangers involved, even in play. (請勿讓任何人來拉或是抓你的頭帽,尤其是開玩笑似的,兄弟,或姐妹與朋友因為他們沒有戴用頭帽,所以他們並不知道頭帽可能產生的危險,尤其是遊玩的時候)

The
Keles Face Mask corrects Class III malocclusions due to maxillary retrognathism without the need for metal bars, midfacial elastics, or a chin
cup, according to the manufacturer. The adjustable mask is designed to fit every face comfortably, regardless of shape, applying force above the center of
resistance of the maxilla and parallel to the Frankfort horizontal plane.