Class II Correction using Combined Twin Block and Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Case Report
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
The following case report presents an effective orthodontic treatment for an eleven year old male who reported with mild Skeletal Class II jaw base, Class II division 1 incisors, with an increased overbite and overjet of 10mm along with mild crowding in upper and lower arches. A two phase treatment was planned. Phase 1 comprised growth modification with modified Clark’s twin block appliance followed by Phase 2 of fixed orthodontic treatment with MBT appliance. A good static and functional occlusion was achieved with Class I molar relation on both sides along with improved facial profile.
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Ahmed Alassiry
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