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The Fixed Functional Appliances in Class II Malocclusion: A Clinical Performance Comparison.

Remmiya Mary Varghese¹, Aravind Kumar Subramanian², Joji Alex³

¹Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600077.

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Class II malocclusion treatment using fixed functional appliances showed significant skeletal and dental changes. The Twin Force Bite Corrector demonstrated the most efficacy in correcting the sagittal discrepancy, but ongoing monitoring is advised.

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Area of Science:

Orthodontics
Craniofacial development
Dental biomechanics

Background:

Class II malocclusion affects 20-25% of the global population, often requiring early intervention in young individuals.
Treatment options include growth modification, dental camouflage, and surgery, with fixed functional appliances offering compliance advantages.
This study evaluates three fixed functional appliances: Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device, Powerscope, and Twin Force Bite Corrector (TFBC).

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the efficiency of three fixed functional appliances in treating skeletal Class II malocclusion.
To assess the skeletal and dental changes induced by Forsus, Powerscope, and TFBC.
To determine which appliance yields the most favorable outcomes for Class II malocclusion correction.

Main Methods:

A prospective study involving 60 patients (ages 14-16) with skeletal Class II malocclusion.
Patients were divided into three groups, each receiving one of the three appliances (Forsus, Powerscope, or TFBC).
Lateral cephalograms were analyzed pre- and post-treatment (6-9 months) to evaluate skeletal and dental parameters.

Main Results:

Significant changes (p<0.05) were observed in skeletal parameters (SNB, ANB, Go-Gn, Jaraback ratio, IMPA) across all groups.
The Twin Force Bite Corrector (TFBC) showed the most significant improvement in ANB angle (-4.69mm).
Significant dental changes included alterations in L1-SN, L1-NB, interincisal angles, and L1-NB/L6-NB linear measurements.

Conclusions:

The Twin Force Bite Corrector (TFBC) demonstrated effectiveness in treating Class II malocclusion compared to the other appliances.
Observed changes in SNA and maxillary length necessitate continuous clinical follow-up and evaluation for optimal outcomes.
Fixed functional appliances provide a viable treatment modality for Class II malocclusion, with TFBC showing promising results.