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Orthodontic management by functional activator treatment: a case report
Giuseppe Aprile1, Eleonora Ortu2, Ruggero Cattaneo3
1Giuseppe Aprile, Freelance Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Rome, Italy.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|December 3, 2017
Summary
This case study highlights the successful orthodontic management of a skeletal Class II malocclusion using the Equilibrator O.S.A. device. The study demonstrates the device
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dental Device Innovation
Background:
- Orthodontic treatment management presents significant challenges for clinicians.
- Various orthopedic devices are employed during orthodontic treatment, each with distinct functionalities.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old male presented with skeletal Class II, division 1 malocclusion and a 7 mm overjet.
- The treatment exclusively utilized the Equilibrator O.S.A. device.
Findings:
- Successful orthopedic and orthodontic correction was achieved.
- The Equilibrator O.S.A. device proved effective in managing this specific malocclusion.
Implications:
- This case illustrates a novel application of the Equilibrator O.S.A. device in clinical orthodontics.
- The findings suggest the potential utility of this device for similar complex malocclusions.
