| abstract |
A muscular expansion oral shield appliance (10) having a buccal shield (12) supported laterally and anteriorly away from the expansion appliance to engage the buccal musculature. The shield may be formed integrally with the appliance or may be mounted thereto in a permanent manner such as by a wire (22) or wires secured to the appliance and the shield or may be mounted thereto in a removable manner such as with a ball and socket type attachment (23). |