title: [Orthopedics in orthodontics: fiction or reality? Literature review].
abstract: The purpose of this literature review is to investigate the orthopedic effect of functional appliances as activators. Herbst appliances and extraoral traction appliances. The matter on correction of skeletal Class II discrepancies in growing children remains controversial despite extensive research. However most authors agree on the fact that major contributions derive from dento-alveolar changes rather than from skeletal ones. Nevertheless, the authors of this review want to emphasize that the discussed Class II orthopedic appliances have an important value in clinical orthodontics. Due to scientific evidence, their orthopedic effect however, must be questioned so far.
authors.affiliation: Kliniek voor Tand-, Mond- en Kaakziekten Dienst Orthodontie, Universiteit Gent, Universitair Ziekenhuis.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Aelbers
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dermaut
mesh_terms: D000202:Activator Appliances; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000254:growth & development; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances
vernacular_title: Orthopédie en orthodontie: fiction ou réalité? Revue de la littérature.