The Ducovator from Ortholab Zuid

Over the years the Ducovator has proven to be a first choice activator in mild as well in severe Angle class II anomalies.

Skeletal as well as dental therapy is easily combined wich will reduce treatment-time to a great extent. Being a pre-treatment therapy in severe class II cases with crowding, rotations and/or suprapositions in the lower front region the Ducovator can be a great help to reduce total treatment time. In fact in a Ducovator therapy expansion of the maxilla, retraction of the upper teeth, and rising a deep bite is done simultaneously. Due to an acrylic mandibular incisor capping, the "road holding capacities" remain in good shape, even after grinding for molar and premolar eruption. Not seldom, the initial Ducovator is used as the retention-appliance as well.

The Ducovator is a solid and relatively low-budget appliance and repair is simple. Headgeartubes, Adams-clamps or auxilary wires can easily be integrated. Sound knowledge of the growth and development of the human skull and dentition (and their deviations…) is indispensable for precise indicating. Good cooperation is achieved by explanation, information and motivation of the patient and is highly important to assure quick and succesfull treatment result.

If you have any questions about Ortholab Zuid or one of its products, you can call us at +31 (0)40-2413969 and ask for Harry van Zanten or you can send an e-mail to ortholabzuid@planet.nl and we will answer your question as soon as possible.