Fabrication of the acrylic splint Herbst appliance

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1988 Jul;94(1):10-8. doi: 10.1016/0889-5406(88)90446-5.

Abstract

This article describes the fabrication of one type of Herbst appliance, a removable or fixed functional appliance that causes the posturing of the mandible in a forward position. The type of Herbst appliance described in this article consists of a wire framework to which are attached the various parts of the Herbst bite-jumping mechanism. The acrylic part of the appliance is fabricated from splint Biocryl or from methylmethacrylate. The steps of the fabrication of the appliance are described in detail.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Activator Appliances*
  • Equipment Design
  • Methylmethacrylate
  • Methylmethacrylates*
  • Models, Dental
  • Orthodontic Appliances, Removable*
  • Splints*

Substances

  • Methylmethacrylates
  • Methylmethacrylate