Class II malocclusion treatment using combined Twin Block and fixed orthodontic appliances - A case report
The effect of the Twin Block functional orthodontic appliances is mostly dento-alveolar with small skeletal effect. There are certain clinical indications where functional appliances can be used successfully in class II malocclusion e.g. in a growing patient. The use of these appliances is greatly d...
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2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | The effect of the Twin Block functional orthodontic appliances is mostly dento-alveolar with small skeletal effect. There are certain clinical indications where functional appliances can be used successfully in class II malocclusion e.g. in a growing patient. The use of these appliances is greatly dependent on the patient's compliance and they simplify the fixed appliance phase. In this case, a 13-year old adolescent was treated with Twin Block appliance followed by fixed appliance to detail the occlusion. The design and treatment effects were demonstrated in this case report. Keywords: Class II malocclusion, Twin Block appliance, Case report |
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| Item Description: | 1013-9052 10.1016/j.sdentj.2010.09.005 |