Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Headgears are the most common among all the dento - facial orthopaedic appliances. This orthopaedic appliance is used in growing children mainly in mixed dentition period. So the incidences of injuries to face, eyes, oral mucosa is more due to accidental disengagement and improper handling of appliance by the children. We can reduce these incidences by using safety modules, locking bows, extra elastics, neck straps, anti recoil devices and by training the patients etc. The proactive suggestions should help to improve patient safety, by increasing the hours of wear and supporting the continued use of a very useful piece of orthodontic equipment.
Key words: Headgear, ocular injuries, prevention.