The Herbst® appliance is a superior "fixed" functional appliance which corrects Class II malocclusions. The Herbst® design utilizes a buccal rod and tube assembly to encourage the patient’s jaw to function in a forward advanced position. The tube and rods extend from the maxillary first molar area down to the mandibular first bicuspid region.

Herbst® Designs: The Herbst® designs include stainless steel crowns, bands and /or acrylic. The amount of mandibular advancement and bite opening depends on the case and appliance design. All Herbst® designs can be reactivated by using precut “shims” or “spacers” to gain further advancement of the mandible.