Functional Appliances Stimulate Clinically Significant Elongation of the Mandible in Class II Subjects

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Mandibular Changes Produced by Functional Appliances in Class II Malocclusion: A Systematic Review.

Cozza P, Baccetti T, Franchi L, De Toffol L, McNamara JA, Jr.

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2006;129(5):599-e12.

Level of Evidence

2a

Purpose/Question

Does the mandible grow more in Class II subjects treated with functional appliances than in untreated Class II subjects? Is the average effect of functional appliances on mandibular length clinically significant? Which functional appliances are more efficient?

Source of Funding

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Type of Study/Design

Systematic review