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Guiding occlusal development with functional appliances

I L Nielsen1

  • 1Department of Growth and Development, University of California, San Francisco 94143-0640, USA.

Australian Orthodontic Journal
|October 1, 1995
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Functional appliances, like the Monobloc, have treated Pierre Robin syndrome and Class II malocclusions since the early 1900s. Pierre Robin

Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics
  • Craniofacial development

Background:

  • Functional appliances are used in orthodontic treatment.
  • The Monobloc appliance was developed in the early 20th century.

Observation:

  • The Monobloc was initially designed for Pierre Robin syndrome.
  • Pierre Robin syndrome involves severe mandibular retrognathia and airway obstruction.
  • The appliance was later adapted for Class II malocclusions with extreme overjet.

Findings:

  • The Monobloc appliance, introduced in 1926, was one of the earliest functional appliances.
  • It was originally developed to manage airway obstruction in infants with Pierre Robin syndrome.
  • Pierre Robin later modified the appliance for treating severe overjet and Class II malocclusions.

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Implications:

  • Early functional appliances addressed both congenital conditions and common malocclusions.
  • The evolution of the Monobloc demonstrates adaptation in orthodontic device design.
  • This history highlights the long-standing efforts to correct jaw discrepancies and improve function.