Functional Skeleto-facial devices are used to correct the jaws mal-position related to skeletal deformaties, they work during puberty age before the end the growth period, the devices are applied extra orally and intra orally to make traction forces on either jaws and move it slowly and gradually to the correct occlusal position. By using the appropriate device at the appropriate age, most skeleto-facial mal-positioning could be corrected orthodontically thus avoiding future needed orthognatic surgeries after the completion of growth. Your child deserves the proper care, consult your orthodontist today.
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