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Review
. 1987 Aug;92(2):162-8.
doi: 10.1016/0889-5406(87)90371-4.

Concepts on functional appliances' mode of action

C Carels, F P van der Linden
Review

Concepts on functional appliances' mode of action

C Carels et al. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1987 Aug.

Abstract

Several working hypotheses have been conceived to explain the mode of action of various functional appliances. A review of the different concepts is presented and these concepts are tested by means of data from basic scientific research. Furthermore, a general concept is postulated that could unite the working principles of several functional appliances. Finally, the clinical relevance of scientific research in this area is evaluated.

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