The use of muscle forces by simple orthodontic appliances.
Orthodontic appliances of simple construction have been described. They are valuable in intercepting the deforming action of perioral muscle function or malfunction. The same muscles that have the deforming potential may be enlisted to correct dental malocclusions. Early interception often prevents a problem of considerably greater magnitude at a later date.
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000202:Activator Appliances; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D005386:Fingersucking / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000502:physiology; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D009055:Mouth / Q000502:physiology*; D009058:Mouth Breathing / Q000628:therapy; D009129:Muscle Tonus; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009972:Orthodontics, Interceptive; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010969:Plastics; D011312:Pressure; D011434:Proprioception; D013165:Splints; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D010969:Plastics