Three-dimensional condylar and glenoid fossa changes following functional appliance therapy in class II malocclusion: a systematic review.
A systematic review of seven studies found that functional appliances produce mild-to-moderate three-dimensional changes in the condyle and inconsistent glenoid fossa remodeling in growing Class II patients, with Twin Block appliances showing greater condylar volume increases than Herbst appliances.
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