A Survey on the Use of Removable Functional Appliances Among Patients Undergoing Treatment at the Orthodontic Unit of Nice University Hospital

A Survey on the Use of Removable Functional Appliances Among Patients Undergoing Treatment at the Orthodontic Unit of Nice University Hospital

The aim of the removable functional appliance is to restore functional balance (breathing, swallowing, chewing, etc.) and muscular balance (particularly of the facial muscles) in children. This contributes to the development of a harmonious and stable occlusion. This study aims to evaluate the level of cooperation, satisfaction, and perceived effectiveness of treatment among patients and their parents.The aim of this survey is to assess patient and parent cooperation, satisfaction, and perceived treatment effectiveness used for their neuromuscular, orthopedic, and dental effects of removable elastomeric appliances(orthodontic appliances, functional)."

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who had a malocclusion and/or a dysfunction which can be treated by removable functionnal appliance and their parents.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who do not require functional education