Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 66-68, June 2007

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

Box 357446, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, D-569 Health Sciences

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

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Systematic review

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00032-2

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.03.004

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 66-68, June 2007

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