title: Fabrication of the acrylic splint Herbst appliance.
abstract: This article describes the fabrication of one type of Herbst appliance, a removable or fixed functional appliance that causes the posturing of the mandible in a forward position. The type of Herbst appliance described in this article consists of a wire framework to which are attached the various parts of the Herbst bite-jumping mechanism. The acrylic part of the appliance is fabricated from splint Biocryl or from methylmethacrylate. The steps of the fabrication of the appliance are described in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: McNamara
mesh_terms: D000202:Activator Appliances; D004867:Equipment Design; D020366:Methylmethacrylate; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D003765:Models, Dental; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D013165:Splints
chemical_list: D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D020366:Methylmethacrylate