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Treatment effects of "PowerScope" fixed functional appliance - a clinical study
Anirudh Kalra1, Vinit Swami1, Veera Bhosale1
1Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College, Pune, India.
Folia Medica
|May 1, 2021
Summary
The PowerScope fixed functional appliance effectively improved skeletal, dental, and soft tissue aspects in Class II malocclusion patients. This orthodontic treatment led to significant positive changes in facial profile and bite correction.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dentofacial Orthopedics
Background:
- Class II malocclusion presents significant skeletal and dental challenges.
- Fixed functional appliances are commonly used to address these issues in growing patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue effects of the PowerScope fixed functional appliance in growing patients with Class II malocclusion.
Main Methods:
- A clinical study involving 10 growing patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusion.
- Digital lateral cephalograms were used to assess skeletal, dental, and soft tissue parameters before and after treatment with the PowerScope appliance.
- Paired t-test was employed for statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant forward mandibular repositioning and improvement in jaw base relationship were observed (increased SNB, decreased ANB).
- Dental changes included mandibular incisor advancement, maxillary molar distalization, and reduction in overbite and overjet.
- Facial profile improvement was noted, indicated by an increased labiomental angle.
Conclusions:
- The PowerScope fixed functional appliance demonstrated statistically significant improvements in skeletal, dental, and soft tissue parameters for Class II malocclusion.
- This appliance is effective in managing Class II malocclusion in growing individuals.
