Functional appliances are used in the treatment of Class II anomalies caused by mandibular rethrognathia. Herbst which is a fixed and rigid functional appliance and TWB which is removable appliance can be successful in the treatment of mandibular retrognathia in a short period of six to eight months during the pubertal growth phase. An increase in the upper airway size occurs as a result of functional orthopedic treatment devices eliminating the problem of mandibular retrognathia and stimulating mandibular growth. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of TWB and Herbst appliances on sleep quality in children with obstructive sleep apnea. The null hypothesis was that there is no difference for the sleep quality between the appliances.
Age range
11 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Correction of mandibular retrognathia
Timeframe: Following 6-8 months active treatment