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- Title
Prefabrike Fonksiyonel Apareyler: Geleneksel Derleme.
- Authors
YURDAKUL, Zehra; KARSLI, NURVER; YİLMAZ, Nagehan; TÜZÜNER, Tamer
- Abstract
Extensive research has shown that the true cause of malocclusion is incorrect myofunctional habits. These habits cause orthodontic problems by limiting the craniofacial development of patients whose growth and development continues. Myofunctional therapies are treatment methods that help correct bad habits such as mouth breathing, infantile swallowing, and incorrect positioning of the tongue, allow retraining of the facial and chewing muscles, and correctly direct the growth and development of craniofacial structures. These treatments correct the malocclusion by addressing the underlying etiological factor. Therefore, the treatment plan to correct the malocclusion should include an approach to eliminate the soft tissue dysfunction. The most popular appliances used for myofunctional treatment today are prefabricated functional appliances. Prefabricated functional appliances are appliances that bring the orofacial muscles into the correct position, create the balance between the forces transmitted to the dentoalveolar system, help align the teeth, and stimulate the proper growth and development of the craniofacial system. These appliances are produced in a variety of designs and sizes as a popular alternative to correcting different types of malocclusions. The aim of this review is to present a literature review that presents the usage areas, treatment options, advantages and disadvantages of prefabricated functional appliances.
- Publication
Journal of Ege University School of Dentistry / Ege Üniversitesi Dis Hekimligi Fakültesi Dergisi, 2024, Vol 45, Issue 2, p111
- ISSN
1302-7476
- Publication type
Article