Alf

Advanced Lightwire Functional Appliance

The ALF appliance is used to help restore cranial osteopathic balance through light orthopedic forces. The ALF works by helping maintain the normal cranial movements through the maxilla (upper jaw) where it is placed. Along with manual cranial techniques and mandibular (lower jaw) appliances we are able to redirect biting forces that may have been leading to inappropriate forces into the cranial complex. These forces from the muscles of mastication (facial muscles), along with imbalanced muscle activity of the neck can lead to cranial strains (dysfunctional cranial suture movement).