Versatility of Growth Modulation Appliances in Treatment of Skeletal Class II Malocclusions in Growing Individuals

Authors : Divya S, Kirankumar HC, Sadashiva Shetty K

DOI : 10.18231/j.jco.2018.014

Volume : 2

Issue : 2

Year : 2018

Page No : 22-28

Functional jaw orthopedic appliances have a common effect, forward positioning of the lower jaw. This case report demonstrates treatment of skeletal class II malocclusions in growing individuals using growth modulation appliances. The goal was to match the skeletal bases and achieve pleasing profile with ideal over jet and overbite and correct the class II molar relation. The cases were successfully managed by modulating the growth. Orthopedic appliance, combination pull headgear with activator was used in the first case and in the second case myofunctional appliance, twin block was used. Skeletal corrections were attained at the end of the growth modulation therapy
Keywords: Twin block, combi pull headgear, class II malocclusion.


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