| Dr.
Vann's Diagnostic Examination Consists
of:
Facial Analysis:
- Is one eye higher
than the other or one eyebrow
higher than the other?
- Is the nose
deviated to the right or left?
- Is one ear higher
and more flared than the other?
- Is the chin off
to one side?
- Are the eye plane
and bite plane going up to the
same direction or are the eye
plane and bite plane going on the
opposite direction?
- Is one side of
the face wide and the other side
flat?
Skull X-Ray
Analysis:
- Is there a
deviation of the bridge of the
nose?
- Is the airway
narrow? Normal airway space
is between 12 to 15 millimeters.
- Are the tonsils
and adenoids enlarged preventing
the patient from breathing through
his/her nose?
- Is there a double
image of the mandible (lower jaw)?
Dental Analysis:
- Is there a
maxillary (upper jaw) cant either
to the right or the left?
- Is there a
forward pitch of the maxilla?
- Is there evidence
of wear on the teeth due to
clenching or grinding?
Disclaimer:
The material presented in this article
is intended to enlighten those
individuals who may be seeking
alternative means of treatment.
No claim is made that such products,
techniques, or devices will cure or
improve any health conditions.
Any alternative therapies mentioned in
this article should be viewed as
adjuncts to conventional medical and
dental practice and not a replacement.
Patients treated with the ALF
Appliances are also encouraged to see
an osteopathic physician with cranial
skills or other health care
professionals.
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