1. A removable orthodontic appliance designed to correct malocclusion by guiding jaw growth and tooth movement through functional forces
The dentist recommended a functional bracket to correct the patient's overbite.
O dentista recomendou um aparelho funcional para corrigir a sobremordida do paciente.
2. An orthodontic device that uses the patient's own muscle forces to guide dental and skeletal development
Functional brackets are often used in growing patients to promote proper jaw alignment.
Os aparelhos funcionais são frequentemente usados em pacientes em crescimento para promover o alinhamento adequado da mandíbula.