ORTHOBITES Fig. 33 Fig. 38 Fig. 34 Fig. 39 Fig. 40 Fig. 35 Fig. 41 Fig. 42 Fig. 36 Fig. 37 school. And they are much more receptive to hygiene instructions. Several of the cases previously shown had a short Interceptive period. The last patient I will show is a Caucasian young lady with a thumb sucking habit. Her parents only wanted the thumb habit addressed. I placed a Rake Appliance for seven months. I lost track of the patient until she suddenly showed up four years later. I asked her where she had her braces done and she responded she had no further orthodontics other than the Rake. Her teeth were not perfect but she exhibited a solid dental Class I (Figs. 35-42). And if she decides on Phase 2, I would anticipate a 10-12 month treatment time. and twelve. I believe in taking advantage of this time. If I can shorten or eliminate Phase II, I have delivered a great service to everyone. The children are usually much more compliant in elementary and middle 14 Spring 2014 JAOS
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