Becker Fixation
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Becker fixation is an early orthodontic anchorage method introduced by Becker to correct improper relationships between the upper and lower jaw teeth, such as prognathism or progny. The appliance utilizes metal arches and elastic rings to apply constant pressure, moving the teeth into a correct relationship.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
BECKER FIXATION (Becker), one of the types of anchorage in orthodontics, first introduced by Becker. It is used in correcting improper relationships of the teeth of the upper and lower jaws (prognathism, progenie). The appliance consists of metal arches and rubber rings. The former are fixed to the molars by means of screw bands, and the latter stretch from one jaw to the hooks of the arch of the jaw whose teeth are desired to be moved inward. Thus, thanks to the constant pressure of the rubber rings, it is possible to bring the teeth into the correct relationship.
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“Becker Fixation.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/becker-fixation/