Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders diagnosis in patients treated with Herbst appliance: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The Herbst appliance is an excellent therapy for treating class II malocclusions with increased overjet. Its mechanics involve propelling the mandibular bone using two pistons the patient cannot remove. The so-called bite-jumping keeps the mandible in a more anterior position for...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Minervini, Marco Di Blasio, Rocco Franco, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Benedetta Vaienti, Marco Cicciù, Vincenzo Ronsivalle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03738-w