Which fixed functional appliance is commonly used in growing patients to correct Class II overbite by advancing the lower jaw?
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Correct answer: Herbst appliance
The Herbst appliance postures the mandible forward and encourages favorable jaw growth in Class II cases, improving bite and facial profile in growing patients.
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