Treatment of Class II division 1 malocclusion with L-ARS(ligated anterior repositioning splint).
- Author:
Jong Chul KIM
1
;
Eugene H WILLIAMSON
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Chonnam National University , Clinical associate Professor, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
L-ARS;
growth of mandible;
coupling of anterior teeth
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Child;
Humans;
Malocclusion*;
Mandible;
Maxilla;
Tooth
- From:Korean Journal of Orthodontics
1993;23(4):477-454
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Patient with skeletal class II relationship was treated with L-ARS. L-ARS is fixed functional appliance that could be effective in children and adolescent patient who don't wear activator. The following results were obtained; 1) Growth of Mandible was stimulated and overjet was decreased, therefore coupling of anterior teeth was established with L-ARS which is fixed functional appliance. 2) These changes were accomplished with Mandibular skeletal growth with no effect on the Maxilla. 3) L-ARS was especially effective on patient who deny to wear the removable functional appliance.
