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EFFECTS OF FIXED FUNCTIONAL APPLIANCES

By Angousana Arambam

EFFECTS OF FIXED FUNCTIONAL APPLIANCES

By Angousana Arambam

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Description
Functional orthopedic treatment aims to correct malocclusions and enhance orofacial harmony by modifying dental arch morphology and muscle function. Class II malocclusion, affecting nearly one-third of the population, is primarily associated with mandibular retrusion. Functional appliances, especially those promoting mandibular advancement, serve as a principal therapeutic modality in growing patients to stimulate skeletal correction during periods of active growth.Fixed functional appliances, such as the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device, have gained prominence due to their ability to deliver continuous mandibular advancement forces without relying on patient compliance. These appliances initiate favorable dentoalveolar and skeletal changes when timed appropriately with the patient's growth phase.Skeletal effects such as mild mandibular growth stimulation and restricted maxillary progression, combined with dental movements like incisor proclination, contribute significantly to treatment success. Research demonstrates that FFAs improve key cephalometric parameters and offer clinical efficiency by integrating with fixed orthodontic appliances, reducing overall treatment.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
148
Release Date:
2025-08-09
Publication Date:
2025-08-09
Publisher:
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
6208454743
ISBN13:
9786208454746
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
238 g
Height:
150 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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