Correction of Posterior Buccal Crossbite with Bionator

Authors

Yen-Chuang Lin, School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University
Bilin Spring Hsu, Hsu Bilin Spring Dental Clinic
Sheng-Yang Lee, Department of Orthodontics, Wan Fan HospitalFollow

Abstract

Functional appliance is often used for treatment of growing patients. If we can understand the device design and treatment mechanism of functional appliance, it can be applied to adult patients. The following text would review the functional matrix theory and composition of functional appliance, especially for the bionator. Finally, a case will be reported.

Recommended Citation

Lin, Yen-Chuang; Hsu, Bilin Spring; and Lee, Sheng-Yang (2010) "Correction of Posterior Buccal Crossbite with Bionator," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 22: Iss. 2, Article 5.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201006.0005
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol22/iss2/5

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