Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Ruan Louw - Theory

 Some orthodontists claim that Functional appliances act solely by simple mechanical means.
Describe in detail the opposing view which claims that mandibular reposturing produces an orthopaedic effect.

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  1. The opposing view is that functional appliances encourage additional growth of either the mandibular or the maxilla by providing a new muscular and functional environment of the facial bones

    What happens when the functional appliance is in position?

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