What are the orthodontic appliances used to correct an overbite?

Depends on age: In a growing individual often a removable devise called a bionator can be used in correcting an overbite. Other methods include class ii mechanics, headgear and orthognathic surgery.

Orthodontics: Overbites(upper front teeth sticking out) can be corrected with either fixed(braces) or removable(clear plastic forms) appliances. The choices can be dependent on many factors from the orthodontist or dentist treatment plan to patient preferences. The time needed to perform this correction is typically 18-24 months.

Many: Bionators, frankels, mara's, headgear, pendulum, pendex, tad anchored appliances, forsus springs, twin blocks... The list goes on and on. Headgears in my opinion are passe', functional appliances work, but in a different way than most people think. The best treatment is one that understands facial growth, its limits and whether or not conventional orthodontics or surgery will be used.

Depends: There are fixed and removable appliances available for this treatment.

Orthopedic appliance: The most popular are herbst, head gear, palatal expander, forsus, eureka springs.

There are several: To reduce overbite, or in lay terms the amount the teeth stick out many appliances can be used. My personal favorite is the herbst, which I have used for more than 25 years. Others find headgear, mara, bionators, and other techniques to be helpful. In the end orthodontists need growth, patient compliance, and sometimes a little luck to adequately reduce overjet and create a great smile.

Numerous: Functional appliances do the same thing as a headgear by moving the top molars back or holding them as the patient grows. However, functional appliances use the bottom teeth as an anchor and not the back of the head. This results in flaring forward of the lower front teeth. This was first shown by Hays Nance in 1947 to be unstable. Headgear and braces with elastics on stabilized bottom teeth a

Overbite: In layman's terms, an "overbite" typically refers to the upper front teeth sticking out horizontally, further than the lower front teeth. An orthodontist defines an "overbite" as the vertical overlap of the upper front teeth over the lower front teeth. It's best to have an exam with an orthodontist to determine the problem and solutions as there are so many different methods and devices.

As you can see: As you can see from the other very thoughtful answers, there are many options available. Do not assume that they are equally therapeutic. The choice of medicine (appliances) is best determined after a full diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan. What' subset for someone else may not be the treatment of choice for you. See a qualified a Orthodontic a Specialist for evaluation.