The Banded Herbst is fabricated with bands on the upper and lower first molars. We form a support wire on both arches to completely wrap around the bands for added strength. [ View More Info ]

The ROC Molar Herbst is our most popular design. The ROC crowns allow for easier removal like a band and the design utilizes a lingual arch and rest for stability. [ View More Info ]

The Crown Cantilever Herbst is our most durable design, utilizing stainless steel crowns adapted to the teeth for anchorage. Lingual arch is added to the lower for support. A rest is added to the lower second bicuspids for vertical stability. [ View More Info ]

The MARA utilizes crowns fit to the upper and lower first molars to anchor the appliance. A popular option is our Specialty ROC crowns, which have the occlusal surface removed to facilitate relocation. [ View More Info ]

The MARA consists of a square tube soldered to the buccal of the upper crowns. The "arms" slide into these tubes and extend down to the lower molars where they contact the MARA stops. [ View More Info ]

The Xbow is a Class II correction device designed by Dr. Duncan Higgins. The device utilizes the Forsus Springs along with the Triple "L" lingual holding arch. Simple activation of Gurin locks allows for further advancement during treatment. [ View More Info ]

The Herbst is oftentimes fabricated with an upper expansion screw. The traditional 12mm RPE screw typically provides enough expansion to balance out the lateral dimensions while the Herbst/MARA is worn. [ View More Info ]

Either the Herbst or the MARA can be fabricated with brackets and or archwire tubes added. This allows fixed appliances (partial or full) to be used simultaneously with the Herbst or MARA. [ View More Info ]

Specialty Appliances offers a full range of parts and accessories for the Herbst Appliances. You can order replacement parts or utilize the same great parts we use in fabrication. [ View More Info ]