Early Origins of Functional Jaw Orthopaedics

Authors: Trenouth MJ*

DOI: 10.23880/oajds-16000409

Volume 9, Issue 4

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to highlight early orthodontic appliances described in the literature and illustrate how they evolved over time to produce the functional orthopaedic appliances currently in use. Functional appliances derive their motive force from the masticatory muscles rather than active components such as screws and springs. The main findings showed that there were two essential components Firs upper arch expansion and alignment, Second anteroposterior skeletal correction. The article also demonstrates how extraction and alignment treatment diverged from non-extraction functional jaw orthopaedics. This subject has not previously been dealt with from this point of view.

Keywords: Early Orthodontic Appliances; Functional Orthopaedic Appliance; Evolution of Design Over Time; Skeletal Correction; Airway

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