Orthodontics • NEET MDS
Twin Block = most popular functional appliance.
Activator = Andresen = most studied.
Frankel = vestibular shield = functional regulator.
Bionator = modified activator by Balters.
Herbst = fixed functional appliance.
Jasper Jumper = flexible fixed functional.
All work by mandibular advancement in Class II.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Functional Appliances concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.