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[A clinical study on improved herbst appliance].

Yao Gong1, Gang Shen

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Stomatology, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.

Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue = Shanghai Journal of Stomatology
|March 10, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The improved Herbst appliance effectively treats Class II malocclusion in adolescents and adults, offering a viable alternative to orthognathic surgery. This fixed functional appliance provides satisfactory clinical outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Biomaterials

Context:

  • Class II malocclusion is a common dental issue.
  • Fixed functional appliances are used in orthodontic treatment.
  • The Herbst appliance is a type of fixed functional appliance.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of an improved Herbst appliance.
  • To assess the appliance's suitability for various age groups.
  • To compare the improved Herbst appliance with orthognathic surgery.

Summary:

  • Twelve patients with Class II malocclusion were treated with an improved Herbst appliance for 6-8 months.
  • The study observed significant improvements in ANB angle, indicating skeletal changes.
  • The improved Herbst appliance demonstrated satisfactory and effective results.

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Impact:

  • The improved Herbst appliance is an effective treatment option for Class II malocclusion.
  • It serves as an alternative to orthognathic surgery, particularly for borderline skeletal Class II cases.
  • The technique is user-friendly for dental clinics and applicable to adolescents, post-adolescents, and young adults.