Digital miniscope-Herbst

Vol. 13 – Number 51 – 2020 Digital Dentistry in Science Notebook Page 109-119 Digital miniscope-Herbst Alexandre Moro1 Cristiane B. André2 Humberto Nabarro3 Cléuber Roberto Peixoto3 Cauby Maia Chaves Junior4 Gisele Maria Correr Nolasco5 Abstract The Herbst appliance has been widely used worldwide to treat Class II malocclusion with mandibular retrognathism. However, in Brazil it has been little used. The cost of the device, the steep learning curve for handling the device, and the lack of laboratories with the knowledge to properly manufacture it have contributed to this fact. Therefore, the objective of this article is to show the digital flow for the manufacture of the MiniScope Herbst device and demonstrate the facilities of working in this way. After making and installing the device shown here, it can be concluded that the use of digital models, together with the MiniScope system and laser welding made the fabrication of the Herbst appliance much more predictable and reliable. Thus, it is expected to contribute to the ease of clinical use of the device and to reduce the number of complications. Descriptors: Herbst appliance, Angle Class II Malocclusion, Digital Orthodontics. 1 Full Professor – UFPR, Professor of the Master’s and Doctorate Programs in Clinical Dentistry – Universidade Positivo. 2 Graduated in Medical Radiology – UNIP, Master in Health Sciences and Technology – UMEC, Chief Executive Officer – Kika Orthodontics. 3 Student of the Master’s Program in Clinical Dentistry – Universidade Positivo. 4 Full Professor – Department of Dental Clinic – UFC. 5 Professor of the Masters and Doctorate Programs in Clinical Dentistry – Universidade Positivo.