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Case Reports
. 1989 Nov;2(2):338-45.

[Frankel III appliance]

[Article in Turkish]
S Aytan, F Yukay, S Ciğler, A Enacar, A Aksoy, A E Telli
  • PMID: 2489168
Case Reports

[Frankel III appliance]

[Article in Turkish]
S Aytan et al. Turk Ortodonti Derg. 1989 Nov.

Abstract

FR III is a functional regulator appliance developed by Professor Rolf Frankel. This appliance is used in the treatment of Class III malocclusions. Optimum treatment results can be achieved when the appliance is used in the early mixed dentition period. The restricting effect of the buccinator and orbicularis oris muscles on maxillary skeletal development is prevented by means of lip pads and vestibular shields, thus maxillary development is stimulated. In this article philosophy, construction and clinical management of the FR III appliance will be described and two of our patients which are treated with this appliance will be presented.

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