Functional Appliance Therapy: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of International Medicine and Dentistry - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Various treatment approaches are available for management of class II malocclusion. Functional jaw orthopaedics in growing individuals can result in a broad beautiful smile, an excellent functional occlusion and noticeably improvement in profile. Following is a case report of a patient with twin block appliance in early permanent dentition period. Significant results can be obtained with proper case selection and patient compliance.
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AutoBT: A new Paradigm in Periodontal regeneration
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Pharyngeal carriage of Group A streptococci among school children
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