3M Unitek Gurin Extraoral Hook for Traction
An orthodontic hook designed to support extraoral traction, used as part of the Gurin auxiliary system in fixed appliance treatment.
The 3M Unitek Gurin Extraoral Hook is an orthodontic component used to provide an attachment point for extraoral traction appliances such as headgear. Orthodontists incorporate it into the fixed appliance setup when a treatment plan calls for additional anchorage or force delivered from outside the mouth, working alongside the Gurin family of locks, nuts and wrenches that make up this auxiliary system.
Extraoral traction is typically used in growing patients or cases needing extra anchorage control that intraoral mechanics alone cannot provide, and the hook itself is a small, precision-formed metal fitting rather than a complete headgear kit. As a Hooks and Stops category item, it is ordered as a replacement or spare component by orthodontic practices that already use Gurin extraoral appliances.
No dimensions or material composition are stated for this listing, so buyers should confirm compatibility with their existing Gurin components before ordering.
