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HERBST APPLIANCE [1 record]

Record 1 2005-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

Fixed or removable appliance designed to effect an orthopedic change of the mandible much like an activator.

OBS

The appliance obliges the jaw to function in an anterior position to stimulate sagittal correction of Class II malocclusions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Appareil qui propulse la mandibule de manière à activer les phénomènes de croissance en changeant l'environnement neuro-musculaire.

Spanish

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