What orthodontic appliances use headgear?

Various ones do: Various orthodontic appliances use the application of force through with headgear to manage the growth of the facial skeleton during tooth movement. The design of the appliance and the type of headgear varies and will be discussed in detail by your dentist.

To reduce over jet: There are several reasons orthodontists might use headgear. It is usually to correct overjet or what used to be called "buck teeth". When an external force is placed on the upper jaw using a headgear the growth of the maxilla can be modified and the upper molars moved back into proper alignment.

Various: Headgear takes on many forms, but they all have in common the application of orthopedic (heavy) force. The most common uses the neck as the anchor; i find that it extrudes the molars as well as moving rearwards. This causes the TMJ to come out of its' socket... Besides being inefficient (heavy intermittent force) they are just not worn as directed in most cases. Other means of maxillary restraint!

None: The dr prescribes headgear if treatment calls for it.

?: A headgear is an orthodontic appliance that is used to correct a class 2 malocclusion.

It is an appliance: "headgear" is an extra-oral orthodontic appliance that attaches to tubes on the 1st molar bands. Headgear/neckgear are auxilliary orthopedic appliances normally used in conjunction with fixed orthodontic appliances (braces).

Most: A better question is which orthodontists use headgears. Headgears are used to supply anchorage and control growth as well as move teeth. They are proven and sound. Attempts to obviate headgears usually result in a compromised result with facial esthetics.

Adjunct: A headgear is an adjunct to orthodontic treatment used to modify skeletal growth and/or to affect tooth position. Headgear can be used in addition to any fixed appliance (braces) system. Don't get hung up on gadgets. Focus on finding the best qualified orthodontic specialist in your area to treat your family. Let him pick the best appliance for the individual's needs.