Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-3 | Issue-04 | 109-113
Case Report
A Functional Treatment for the Correction of Class II Division 1 Malocclusion: Twin Block Appliance
Dr. Sankalp Agnani, Dr. Kamal Bajaj, Dr. Saraswa, Dr. Prerna Gupta, Dr. Vidur Goyal
Published : April 15, 2018
Abstract
The twin-block appliance, described by Dr. Clark in the year 1977, is
frequently used functional appliance. Contemporary studies suggest that, in growing
patients, skeletal Class II malocclusion can be treated with this appliance. During the
active phase, it guides molar eruption, and helps in reduction of posterior open bite
by eruption of buccal teeth into occlusion. After which, an anterior inclined bite
plane is used to maintain corrected occlusion. This is a case report of growing
skeletal Class II patient who was successfully treated by twin block appliance.