Fixes the jawbones, not the teeth
This is used to treat skeletal irregularities in the jaw-facial orthopedics. The functional orthopedic treatment should be initiated before the puberty. In adolescent patients, functional apparatus are used to regulate the development of jawbones, to bring the function of facial muscles to a good level, and to achieve a balanced face structure. It can be in different shapes and names.
The functional orthopedic apparatus treats the skeletal problems, but the correct treatment options are often achieved by the combination of functional apparatus and fixed treatment. To determine patient specific needs with proper diagnosis and treatment planning is very important.
