A reexamination of various extraoral appliances in light of recent research findings

Authors
Braun, S Lee, KG Legan, HL
Citation
S. Braun et al., A reexamination of various extraoral appliances in light of recent research findings, ANGL ORTHOD, 69(1), 1999, pp. 81-84
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
ANGLE ORTHODONTIST
ISSN journal
00033219 → ACNP
Volume
69
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
81 - 84
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-3219(199902)69:1<81:AROVEA>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
The location of the center of resistance of the dentomaxillary complex has recently been identified more accurately than before. Based on this new fin ding, various modifications of the common facebow are presented for use in protraction therapy. Clinical applications for specific treatment objective s are also reviewed. Orthopedic and biomechanical implications of various s tandard retraction type extraoral appliances are also analyzed.