Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2012, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (33): 6233-6237.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2012.33.030

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Effect of malocclusion appliance therapy on maxillary growth

Zhu Xiao-li, Hou Lu   

  1. Department of Orthodontics, Second Clinical Medical College of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, Heilongjiang Province, China
  • Received:2011-12-04 Revised:2012-02-02 Online:2012-08-12 Published:2012-08-12
  • Contact: Hou Lu, Chief physician, Department of Orthodontics, Second Clinical Medical College of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, Heilongjiang Province, China
  • About author:Zhu Xiao-li★, Studying for master’s degree, Physician, Department of Orthodontics, Second Clinical Medical College of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, Heilongjiang Province, China ZXL811208@126.com

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: For the past few years, the studies on effect of common oral appliance device have been down, in which the appliance classification, mechanism, indications and others are in great developments.
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the situation and progression about common oral appliance in the early treatment of class Ⅲ malocclusion at home and abroad.
METHODS: A computer based search of CNKI and PubMed (2003-01/2011-10) was perform to retrieve the related articles about the treatment of malocclusion. The keywords were “class Ⅲ malocclusion, early treatment, orthodontic device” in Chinese and English. Then 36 articles related to early treatment of class Ⅲ malocclusion were selected to write this review.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Common appliances include functional appliances, orthopedic appliances, and widely used removable appliances. The oral appliances have better effects on the early treatment of class Ⅲ malocclusion, but there are still some shortcomings. It is very important to select appliances based on patient’s age and degree of malocclusion.

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