Abstract

Can an Orthodontic Appliance with over 100 Years of History Be a State of the Art Device in the Era of Digital Technologies, Plastic and TADs?

by Luzi Cesare

How many orthodontic appliances have 100 years of history and a leading role in the present? The Herbst appliance is a very well-known device, evidence-based with several articles in the literature demonstrating its efficiency and efficacy. Moreover, it is a completely unique device, and this particular characteristic allows it to maintain a well-defined strategic role, of utmost importance for its users, through the years and decades. How does this device frame itself today, in the era of digital technologies, aligners and skeletal anchorage? The lecture will aim to answer this topic, focusing on the modern treatment strategies with the Herbst appliance.

Learning Objectives

After this lecture, you will be able to understand the indications for the Herbst appliance
After this lecture, you will be able to understand the characteristics of the Herbst appliance
After this lecture, you will be able to learn the modern protocols for the Herbst appliance