Bio-thermal Herbst application during the mixed dentition period

Area of Science:

• Orthodontics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Craniofacial Growth

Background:

• Class II division 1 malocclusion is common and often treated with functional therapy during mixed dentition.
• Removable functional appliances are effective but limited to cooperative patients.
• Fixed functional appliances offer an alternative for non-cooperative or mouth-breathing patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the clinical application and effectiveness of the Biothermal Herbst appliance.
• To assess treatment outcomes in pediatric patients with Class II division 1 malocclusion during mixed dentition.

Main Methods:

• Case series involving four pediatric patients with Class II division 1 malocclusion.
• Application of the Biothermal Herbst appliance during the mixed dentition period.
• Clinical and radiographic assessment of treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

• Successful correction of Class II skeletal and dental relationships to Class I in all cases.
• Uprighting of upper incisors observed in all treated patients.
• Proclination of lower incisors occurred in most cases, indicating successful mandibular advancement.

Conclusions:

• The Biothermal Herbst appliance is a viable fixed functional treatment option for Class II division 1 malocclusions in mixed dentition.
• This appliance demonstrates effectiveness in correcting sagittal discrepancies and improving incisor relationships.
• Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to confirm these findings.