fa Patient experiences with the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device ارتودنسی Orthodontics پژوهشي Research <p> <strong>Objective:</strong>   </p><p> To investigate patients' experiences with the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device (FFRD). </p><p> <strong>Methods:</strong>   </p><p> This was a survey focused on patient's comprehensive experience with FFRD, both initially and after several months of wear, including the patient's overall impression of the appliance. The survey was administered to 70 patients wearing FFRD in both university and private practice settings. </p><p> <strong>Results:</strong>   </p><p> A high percentage (81.5%) reported a neutral to favorable experience with FFRD 89.8% reported growing accustomed to the appliance within 4 weeks. The majority of those who had previously worn rubber bands found FFRD to be “easier.” Cheek irritation was the most serious side effect (about 50%). Cheek irritation and other negative effects generally decreased over time. </p><p> <strong>Conclusions:</strong>   </p><p> The FFRD is relatively well accepted by patients. Most patients experience some discomfort and functional limitations however, the effect generally diminishes with time, and patients adapt to the appliance. Practitioners should be especially vigilant about problems with cheek irritation. </p><hr><p></p><p> <strong>Source: </strong>The Angel Orthodontists</p><p> <a href="http://www.angle.org/doi/abs/10.2319/081112-647.1" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">Full Text</font></a></p> Orthodontics, Class II malocclusion, Fixed functional appliances 0 0 http://idai.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-32-1965&slc_lang=fa&sid=1 Amy C. Bowman 10031947532846009223 10031947532846009223 No Buffalo, New York Humam Saltaji saltaji@ualberta.ca 10031947532846009224 10031947532846009224 Yes Orthodontic Graduate Program, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada Carlos Flores-Mir 10031947532846009225 10031947532846009225 No Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada Brian Preston 10031947532846009226 10031947532846009226 No Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York Sawsan Tabbaa 10031947532846009227 10031947532846009227 No Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York