Clinical management of the acrylic splint Herbst appliance.
This article describes one variation in Herbst appliance design--the acrylic splint Herbst. Topics discussed include early fixed appliance treatment before Herbst therapy, impression taking, bite registration, and evaluation of appliance fabrication. The specifics of appliance delivery, including bonding of the maxillary appliance when indicated, are also discussed as are the techniques of appliance advancement and removal.
D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000202:Activator Appliances; D001840:Dental Bonding; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D003765:Models, Dental; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D013165:Splints
D000180:Acrylic Resins