The document provides an overview of fixed functional appliances in dentistry, detailing various appliances such as the Herbst, Mandibular Protraction Appliance (MPA), and Universal Bite Jumper (UBJ), along with their generations and clinical considerations. It discusses the effects of the Herbst appliance, including dento-alveolar changes and TMJ dysfunction, and outlines recommendations for appliance and archwire selection. Additionally, it emphasizes patient adaptation, retention considerations, and the importance of initial training.