Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 5

Forsus Appliance-A Review

1BDS Final year, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai

2Senior lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

Online published on 17 July, 2017.

Abstract

To review the component, working, advantage, disadvantage and treatment effects of Forsus appliance

To give a complete guide on component, working, advantage, disadvantage and treatment effects of Forsus appliance.

Forsus appliance are often used for the correction of Class II skeletal malocclusion who are at their growth. Forsus appliance is the most widely used rigid fixed functional appliance. It is used along with conventional fixed appliance and which cannot be removed by the patient, thus eliminating the need for patient compliance.

A review on Forsus appliance will create awareness to the orthodontist about advantages, disadvantages and treatment effects of Forsus appliance

Keywords

Forsus appliance, malocclusion, class 2, fixed appliance