Class II Malocclusion Treatment by In-House Fabricated, Customized Fixed Functional Appliance in Growing Child

Abstract

Currently, wide arrays of fixed functional appliances are available for the correction of Class II malocclusion. The orthodontist must choose from these appliances depending on the mechanics, efficiency, and cost of the appliance. Fixed functional appliances may reduce the individual visits and hence the cost as compared to the removable appliances. Additionally, it may save the clinician’s chair time. This report discussed the in-house laboratory fabrication and clinical procedure of customized fixed functional appliances by utilizing the readily available dental materials in the orthodontic clinical setting.

Myobrace versus twin block in the treatment of class II malocclusion in Children: A systematic review

“…( Hu et al, 2022 , Chen et al, 2022 ) Myobrace developed with Australian technology and with this appliance, the alignment of dental and habits can be corrected without the need for brackets intervention. ( Verma et al, 2022 , Cunha Busquet et al, 2021 ).…”

“…The appliance aims to enhance the balance of facial muscles and mastication, as well as improve tongue posture, aligning the teeth, and promoting mandibular development. ( Verma et al, 2022 , Cunha Busquet et al, 2021 ).…”