Twin block appliance therapy in the management of class II patients: A clinical report

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Case Report

Author Details : Bhullar MK , Uppal AS , Kochhar GK , Uppal BS**

Volume : 2, Issue : 2, Year : 2014

Article Page : 60-64

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Abstract

Dental malocclusion can be due to underlying skeletal discrepancies or dentoalveolar discrepancies. When the malocclusions are secondary to abnormal skeletal development the approach in treating such malocclusions changes from being an orthodontic one. Such malocclusions in growing patients can be treated with functional appliance therapy ororthopaedic appliance therapy. The decision whether to treat the patient with functional appliance or an orthopaedic appliance depends upon the cause of malocclusion. Functional appliances are mostly used in cases where the malocclusion is due to restricted growth of the jaws. In case of class II malocclusion it can be used to facilitate the growth of mandible and help achieve a balance in maxillomandibular relations. The functional appliance therapy aims to improve the functional relationship of dentofacial structures by eliminating unfavourable developmental factors and improving the muscle environment. The aim of this paper is to provide an insight into the mechanism of action, design and treatment steps of the most commonly used functional appliance, thet win block appliance.

Keywords: Class II malocclusion, Functional Appliance, Twin Block Appliance.

How to cite : Bhullar Mk, Uppal As, Kochhar Gk, Bs* U, Twin block appliance therapy in the management of class II patients: A clinical report. J Dent Spec 2014;2(2):60-64

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