Efficiency and outcome quality of Herbst-Multibracket appliance therapy in Class II:2 patients.

Objectives: The aim of this retrospective investigation was to generate representative data on the efficiency and outcome quality of Class II:2 Herbst-Multibracket appliance (Herbst-MBA) treatment.

Subjects And Methods: All Class II:2 patients who had started Herbst-MBA treatment at the study centre since 1986 were included. Study casts from before treatment, after Herbst-MBA treatment, and (if available) after ≥24 months of follow-up were evaluated using standard occlusal variables, the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR)-Index, and the Ahlgren-Scale.