Malocclusion represents the clinically observable endpoint of numerous genetic and
environmental influences. Oral Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) aims to treat malocclusions by …

From a socio-psychological standpoint, improving the morphology of the facial soft-tissues is
regarded as an important therapeutic goal in modern orthodontic treatment. Currently, many …

Background The study aimed to compare the dentoskeletal effects of Vanbeek Activator,
Herbst, Twin-Block and Mandibular Advancement with clear aligners in children with …

Objective: To assess the treatment efficacy/efficiency with prefabricated myofunctional
appliances (PMA) for children with malocclusion. Data sources: Nine databases searched …

Objectives This study aimed to examine the clinical effects of myofunctional treatment on
children with functional mouth breathing by cephalometric radiographs and study models …

Background The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the dentoalveolar, skeletal,
pharyngeal airway, cervical posture, hyoid bone position, and soft palate effects of the …

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the mechanical resistance of elastodontic
devices (ED): their maximum compression loads and plastic deformation under loading …

Background Several appliances have been used for correction of developing skeletal Class
II, including different myofunctional appliances as Twin block (TB) as well as the new pre …

Objectives Our aim was to analyse dentoskeletal effects and long-term stability of Class II
treatment carried out with an eruption guidance appliance (EGA) in early mixed dentition …

Summary Background Prefabricated myofunctional appliances (PMAs) are widely
advocated for correcting Class II division I malocclusion. However, their effectiveness is …