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The Xbow® (Crossbow®) Class II Corrector is an alternative to the Herbst Appliance, with the advantage of having more unilateral control in asymmetric Class II cases. It includes a maxillary expansion applicance, making it possible to correct both sagittal and transverse problems. It does not require patent cooperation like the Twin Block, Headgear, or Class II elastics. It does not extrude upper incisors like Class II elastics. It supports upper incisor intrusion in patients with gummy smiles.

XBOW® (CROSSBOW®) CLASS II CORRECTOR HIGGINS INDIRECT PRECISION BONDING TECHNIQUE THE XBOW SYSTEM LECTURES DR. HIGGINS' CASES

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The Xbow® (Crossbow®) Class II Corrector is an alternative to the Herbst Applicance, with the advantage of having more unilateral control in asymmetric Class II cases. It includes a maxillary expansion applicance, making it possible to correct both sagittal and transverse problems. It does not require patent cooperation like the Twin Block, Headgear, or Class II elastics. It does not extrude upper incisors like Class II elastics. It supports upper incisor intrusion in patients with gummy smiles.

XBOW® (CROSSBOW®) CLASS II CORRECTOR HIGGINS INDIRECT PRECISION BONDING TECHNIQUE THE XBOW SYSTEM LECTURES DR. HIGGINS' CASES

A Close-up of a Person With a Dental Implant

A Person With a Dental Implant and a Metal Device in Their Mouth

“I have used a variety of Class II correctors over the years—headgear, Jasper Jumpers, Herbst, Flip-lock Herbst, etc. In my experience, nothing can touch the efficiency and effectiveness of the combination of Higgins Xbow and 3M Forsus Correctors to correct moderate to severe adolescent cases.”

– Dr. Hughes

Dr. Hughe’s Article

Image of a Boy With a Bright Smile and Braces

Drs. Miller, Tieu, & Flores-Mir’s Article in the Angle Orthodontist Concluded:
“Xbow® patients finished six months faster and had braces on for ten fewer months compared to patients with braces and Class II springs only.”

Featured Lecture

Class II Elastics vs Class II Springs:

The difference will make you Smile.

Two Young Women With Big Smiles Against a White Backdrop

Featured Cases

Feature Lecture

Class II Elastics vs Class II Springs: The difference will make you Smile.

Featured Cases

Impacted Canines: A Case for Crossbow:

Two Images Showing the Transformation of a Smile From Missing Teeth to a Complete Dental Implant

Unilateral Class II: A Case for Crossbow:

Impacted Lower Second Bicuspid: A Case for Crossbow:

Missing Lower Second Bicuspids: A Case for Crossbow:

. A Person’s Teeth Being Cleaned With a Toothbrush

Featured Guest Lecture

Dr. Anthony Mair’s Presentation on Class II Elastics and Aligners:

There is a Silent Iatrogenic Epidemic Brewing.

Before and After Images of Teeth With Braces

Featured Guest Case

“Thanks to Dr. Herb Hughes.”

Featured Guest Lecture

Dr. Anthony Mair’s Presentation on Class II Elastics and Aligners:

Featured Guest Case

"Thanks to Dr. Herb Hughes."

This is an example of the first phase-only treatment that saves the family the cost of phase 2 and shows what Xbow® and partial upper braces can accomplish.

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