About The Medical Condition Orthodontic Appliance, Functional
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Orthodontic Appliance, Functional
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Orthodontic Appliance, Functional?
Loose, usually removable intra-oral devices which alter the muscle forces against the teeth and craniofacial skeleton. These are dynamic appliances which depend on altered neuromuscular action to effect bony growth and occlusal development. They are usually used in mixed dentition to treat pediatric malocclusions. (ADA, 1992)
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