ArticleJournal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects2025
Comparison of dental effects of traditional and clear twin block: A randomized clinical trial.
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- Comparative efficacy of clear aligner mandibular advancement versus traditional functional appliances for skeletal Class II malocclusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Short-term treatment effects of the hybrid functional appliance SOS Activator in children with Class II skeletal discrepancy: A pilot study.Journal of orthodontic science · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Growth modification is a strategy for the treatment of skeletal Cl II patients. Clear twin block (CTB) is a modification of traditional twin block (TTB), which is made from thermoplastic sheets instead of acrylic resin and wire. This study compared the dental effects of the clear and TTBs. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 60 growing skeletal Cl II patients with dental Cl II div 1 malocclusion were selected and randomly divided into two groups: TTB and CTB. Cephalometric radiography and stone models were taken before treatment (T Results: There was a significant difference between CTB and TTB in IMPA at T Conclusion: TTB showed more protrusion of lower incisors compared to CTB.
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