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Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 34, No. 4, 252-259, December 2007 doi:10.1179/146531207225022311
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How to ... manage the transition from functional to fixed appliances

P. S. Fleming

The Royal London Dental Institute, London, UK

P. Scott

Guy’s Hospital, London, UK

A. T. DiBiase

Kent and Canterbury NHS Trust, Canterbury, Kent, UK

Address for correspondence: Mr Andrew DiBiase, Consultant Orthodontist, Maxillofacial Unit, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG, UK. Email: Andrew.Dibiase{at}ekht.nhs.uk


  Abstract

This paper presents the methods of transfer from functional to fixed appliances. The aim of transition should be maintenance of Class II correction in a time-efficient manner without compromising long-term patient co-operation.

Key words: Functional appliances, transition, fixed appliances






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