A systematic review by Ferreira FG. (2017), concludes that, although case selection must be done with utmost care, the POT appliance enables the treatment of several problems associated with the development of Class II malocclusion, thus permitting to deal with them at different aspects. Significant Class II malocclusion correction can be achieved by using the [...]

How the Myobrace appliance works: Advantages and disadvantages
samo2023-03-30T16:59:57+02:00The movement called Myofunctional Orthodontics attracts dentists' attention to the origin of malocclusions, such as artificial breastfeeding, pacifiers, mouth breathing and its consequences on children's development. The chances of relapse become greater when the factors causing malocclusions are not treated orthodontically [1,2].

Apply Functional Ortho Appliances to Treatment of Mandibular Retrusion Syndrome
samo2022-04-07T18:56:42+02:00A summary of research on Jaw development by Akira Kanao, Masanori Mashiko and Kosho Kanao.

Orthodontics – Is it a Mechanical Makeover of a Biological Problem
samo2022-04-07T18:53:56+02:00Dr Chris Farrell asks dental professionals to reflect on the principles of orthodontics established by Angle more than 100 years ago.

Habit Correction in the Growing Child
samo2022-04-07T18:47:39+02:00Dr Chris Farrell talks about the impact of modifying facial muscle habits on jaw development.

Myofunctional Treatment – Moving in a New Direction
samo2022-04-07T18:43:17+02:00This article presents the view that malocclusion is not a genetic inevitability.
The Nose Knows
samo2022-04-07T15:31:29+02:00Dr Barry Raphael shares cumulative understandings derived from three decades of orthodontic practice.
Growing the Mandible
samo2022-04-07T15:11:36+02:00Rohan Wijey questions the “accepted wisdom” that “you can’t grow the mandible”.

Treating the Cause of Malocclusions Not the Consequence
samo2022-04-07T15:08:18+02:00“Moving teeth would be the ideal solution if we were working on a static system, but we are not.” German O Ramirez-Yanez

Facial Symmetry and Myobrace System
samo2022-04-07T09:18:16+02:00A summary of research on the impact of Myobrace treatment on facial symmetry by German O Ramirez-Yanez and John Flutter.