Treatment of class Ⅱ malocclusion with Twin block appliance
- VernacularTitle:Twin block 矫治器矫治恒牙初期Ⅱ类错牙合的研究
- Author:
Man ZHANG
;
Xiangrong CHENG
;
Youjian PENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2001;17(3):230-232
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the effect of of twin block appliance in the early treatment of class Ⅱ malocclusion.Methods:20 cases with class Ⅱ malocclusion were treated with Twin block appliance.Cephalometric analysis was used to evaluate the effects.Results:The twin block appliance could stimulate the growth of mandible and lead to retrocline of the upper incisors and procline of the lower incisors.Conclusion:The twin block appliance can achieve remarkable effects of growth modification of dentognathic system.
