Journal of Practical Stomatology 2010;26(1):67-70

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1001-3733.2010.01.015

Effect of combined forsus appliance on dental arch and hard tissue of classⅡ~1 malocclusion

Yucheng YIN ; Zedong LAN

Keywords

Combined Forsus appliance; Angle Ⅱ~1 malocclusion; Retrognathia

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective:To investigate the treatment effect of combined forsus appliance on young people's Angel Ⅱ~1 malocclusion. Methods:13 Angel Ⅱ~1 cases during pre-peak or peak period was chosen, treated with combined forsus appliance for an average period of 5.5 months, evaluated treatment effect through cephalometric and cast measurement. Results: All canines and molars have reached class Ⅰ or over-class Ⅰrelations, 13 patients' mandibular retrognathia face have gained significant improvement. Conclusion: The combined forsus appliance can be used in early functional treatment, improve class Ⅱ face type and decrease the difficulty of the second period and enhanced treatment effect.