The appliance (1) has two telescopes (3) that comprise a telescopic tube (3R) and a telescopic slide rod. The free ends (3FE) of the telescopes are fixed and secured to an upper jaw (OK) and a lower jaw (UK) of a teeth (7) of a patient, through a hinge connection (13). A tooth bearing is provided for connection of the upper jaw and the lower jaw to the teeth and is engaged with the buccal, distal, mesial and occlusal tooth surfaces. An independent claim is included for an orthodontic appliance arrangement.