Dental Procedure
Orthodontic Appliances, Functional
Dentistry
Overview
Loose, usually removable intra-oral devices which alter the muscle forces against the teeth and craniofacial skeleton. These are dynamic appliances which depend on altered neuromuscular action to effect bony growth and occlusal development. They are usually used in mixed dentition to treat pediatric malocclusions. (ADA, 1992)
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Quick facts about Orthodontic Appliances, Functional
- Topic type
- Dental Procedure
- Category
- Dentistry
- MeSH classification
- E06.658.453.560
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.