Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3115383 American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2016 14 Pages PDF
Abstract

•A 13-year-old boy had severe skeletal Class II malocclusion and mandibular retrognathia.•He was treated with sagittal-guidance Twin-block, fixed appliances, microimplant anchorage.•Normal overjet and a Class I molar relationship were achieved.•Favorable skeletal, dental, and soft tissue relationships were accomplished in 24 months.•After 2 years of retention, the results remained stable.

Class II malocclusion is a challenging anomaly in orthodontic practice. Various types of functional appliances are used to correct Class II skeletal and occlusal disharmonies in growing patients, including the Twin-block. We used a modified sagittal-guidance Twin-block appliance combined with a fixed appliance and microimplant anchorage to treat a 13-year-old Chinese boy with a severe skeletal Class II malocclusion and mandibular retrognathia. Normal overjet and a Class I molar relationship were achieved because of the advancement of mandibular development, the restriction of maxillary growth, and dentoalveolar modifications in both the maxilla and the mandible. Favorable skeletal, dental, and soft tissue relationships were accomplished after 24 months of treatment. After 2 years of retention, the results remained stable.

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