The mini-maxillary protractor, like the Tandem and the face mask, is an anterior maxillary protraction appliance
that is indicated in patients that are growing and have an anterior cross bite (Class III patients with skeletal maxillary deficiency. This appliance has three components.
1. Fixed
a. Upper adhesion Hass Type expander with flat skidding surfaces and protraction hooks.
2. Removable
a. Anterior protraction arch with chin cup.
b. Neck pad.