A comparative assessment of acceptance of different types of functional appliances

Abstract

Patients' acceptance of an orthodontic appliance may influence compliance and thus contribute to a successful outcome of treatment. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of shape and design of different types of functional appliances on their acceptance by patients. For each of 10 adult volunteer subjects employed in the study eight different functional appliances were fabricated which had a varying extension of the resin base and amount of interocclusal opening. Effects of appliances on speech, initial acceptance, and acceptance after wearing were assessed by means of standardized tests. Amongst the appliances tested the bionator, functional corrector FR-I and elastic open activator showed the highest acceptance by the test subjects. The results of the study indicate that there is a considerable difference in acceptance of various types of functional appliances.

Efetividade do aparelho ortopédico Bionator de Balters no tratamento do ronco e apnéia do sono

“…Esta também possibilita o diagnóstico diferencial entre apnéia obstrutiva e central, uma vez que os aparelhos são mais bem indicados nos casos de apnéia obstrutiva leve e moderada 33 , com IAH até 30, em pacientes retrognatas, não muito acima do peso, e como coadjuvante em outros tratamentos ou quando estes não mostram bons resultados 8 . Para a determinação do tipo de aparelho a ser adotado neste experimento, levou-se em consideração o estudo de Sergi e Zentner 27 , onde foi demonstrado que o Bionator foi o dispositivo melhor aceito pelos pacientes. Além disso, suas características se adequam ao mecanismo de ação que os aparelhos intrabucais devem apresentar para o tratamento da SAOS.…”

Alteration in Taste Perception among Young Children during the use of Removable Orthodontic Appliance Therapy

“…3 The effect of appliances on taste perceptions has always been a controversial subject. 4 Several investigators have indicated a loss of taste sensation associated with palatal coverage. 4 Others have found that appliance either exerted no effect on taste perception or actually enhanced this perception.…”

“…4 Several investigators have indicated a loss of taste sensation associated with palatal coverage. 4 Others have found that appliance either exerted no effect on taste perception or actually enhanced this perception. 4 Clinical experience suggests that upper removable or removable prosthetic appliance might affect taste and smell by disturbing the natural airflow between the oral and nasal cavities.…”

“…4 Others have found that appliance either exerted no effect on taste perception or actually enhanced this perception. 4 Clinical experience suggests that upper removable or removable prosthetic appliance might affect taste and smell by disturbing the natural airflow between the oral and nasal cavities. 3 In relation to children, not many studies have been done regarding change in taste and smell perception in spite of complaints and questions from patients and their parents regarding this function.…”

“…3 The volunteers were instructed to make a single and decisive, clearly visible mark on each of the scales according to their best subjective judgment. [3][4][5][6] Most repulsive | | Most pleasant…”