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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Heston and Isleworth 1933

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]

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Before
Treatment.
After
Treatment.
CASE No. 6.
Male. Aqe 10.
TYPE OF MALOCCLUSION.
TREATMENT.
Class III. Upper incisors in lingual occlusion.
The treatment was carried out by means of the appliance
shown in the photograph, i.e., a vulcanite plate into which
were inserted metal screws. The parent was instructed
to turn the screws a half turn every other day.
The central incisors were first of all advanced over the
lowers and this was followed by the advancement of the
lateral incisors.