[The use of Foll's method of reflex diagnosis in orthodontics].

Twenty-five healthy subjects aged 9 to 20 were examined at different stages of treatment with permanent edgewise [correction of ejuice] orthodontic devices made in Russia. Foll's method of reflex diagnosis was used, which enables assessing the energy balance of individual organs and systems. The findings indicate that in 96% of examinees the use of the edgewise [correction of ejuice] technique led to functional depression, which manifested by allergies and disorders of blood and lymph circulation and endocrine system, the degree of depression depending on the compensatory potential of the body.