Functional Appliances in the Treatment of Class II Malocclusion- A Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aakash Shah ◽  
Purvesh Shah ◽  
Santosh Goje ◽  
Romil Shah ◽  
Bhumi Modi
Keyword(s):  
Class Ii ◽  
Class Ii Malocclusion ◽  
Functional Appliances

scholarly journals Proxy Crimps: A Transformative Solution

2021 ◽  
pp. 030157422096341
Author(s):  
Jamoy James ◽  
Payal Ostwal ◽  
Juhi Notra
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Class Ii Malocclusion ◽  
Functional Appliances

The Forsus appliance is one of the most commonly used rigid fixed functional appliances in the correction of class II malocclusion. It is often seen that parts go missing with regular usage of the appliance. Replacement of the same is expensive and also requires a large inventory. An innovative low-cost and easy option for lost or broken split crimps is described in this article.

scholarly journals Orthopedic Treatment for Class II Malocclusion with Functional Appliances and Its Effect on Upper Airways: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 3806
Author(s):  
Darius Bidjan ◽  
Rahel Sallmann ◽  
Theodore Eliades ◽  
Spyridon N. Papageorgiou
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Class Ii Malocclusion ◽  
Orthopedic Treatment ◽  
Upper Airways ◽  
Quality Of Evidence ◽  
Functional Appliances ◽  
Airway Dimensions

Aim of this systematic review was to assess the effects of orthopedic treatment for Class II malocclusion with Functional Appliances (FAs) on the dimensions of the upper airways. Eight databases were searched up to October 2020 for randomized or nonrandomized clinical studies on FA treatment of Class II patients with untreated control groups. After duplicate study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment according to Cochrane guidelines, random effects meta-analyses of mean differences (MDs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were performed, followed by subgroup/meta-regression analyses and assessment of the quality of evidence. A total of 20 nonrandomized clinical studies (4 prospective/16 retrospective) including 969 patients (47.9% male; mean age 10.9 years) were identified. Orthopedic treatment with FAs was associated with increased oropharynx volume (MD = 2356.14 mm3; 95% CI = 1276.36 to 3435.92 mm3; p < 0.001) compared to natural growth. Additionally, significant increases in nasopharynx volume, minimal constricted axial area of pharyngeal airway, and airway were seen, while removable FAs showed considerably greater effects than fixed FAs (p = 0.04). Finally, patient age and treatment duration had a significant influence in the effect of FAs on airways, as had baseline matching and sample size adequacy. Clinical evidence on orthopedic Class II treatment with FAs is associated with increased upper airway dimensions. However, the quality of evidence is very low due to methodological issues of existing studies, while the clinical relevance of increases in airway dimensions remains unclear.

scholarly journals Short-term Anteroposterior Treatment Effects of Functional Appliances and Extraoral Traction on Class II Malocclusion

2007 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 907-914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory Stylianos Antonarakis ◽  
Stavros Kiliaridis
Keyword(s):  
Literature Search ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Class Ii Malocclusion ◽  
Random Effects Model ◽  
Block Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Twin Block ◽  
Functional Appliances

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the anteroposterior short-term skeletal and dental effects on Class II malocclusion in growing patients following treatment with functional appliances (activators or twin block), extraoral traction, or combination appliances (appliances with both functional and extraoral traction components), based on published data. Materials and Methods: A literature search was carried out identifying a total of nine prospective clinical trials. The data provided in the publications underwent meta-analysis using the random effects model with regard to SNA, SNB, ANB, and overjet. Results: All appliance groups showed an improvement in sagittal intermaxillary relationships (decrease in ANB) when compared to untreated subjects. Activators and twin block appliances accomplish this mainly by acting on the mandible (increases in SNB) while twin block appliances also seem to act on the maxilla (decrease in SNA). Extraoral traction appliances achieve this by acting on the maxilla (decreases in SNA). Combination appliances mainly act on the mandible (increase in SNB). Activators, twin block, and combination appliances also reveal a decrease in overjet, which is not the case in the singular use of extraoral traction. Conclusions: Intermaxillary changes being present in all appliance groups, anteroposterior treatment response following the use of functional appliances and/or extraoral traction in growing class II malocclusion patients is most evident in one of the two jaws (mandible for activators and combination appliances and maxilla for extraoral traction) except for the twin block group, which shows changes on both jaws.

scholarly journals Evaluation of changes seen in TMJ after mandibular advancement in treatment of Class II malocclusions, with functional appliances, a CBCT study

Biomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 236-242
Author(s):  
Ram Mohan Parvathy ◽  
Sandeep Shetty ◽  
Parveen Katheesa
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Mandibular Advancement ◽  
Class Ii Malocclusion ◽  
Functional Appliance ◽  
Functional Therapy ◽  
Twin Block ◽  
Functional Appliances ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device

Introduction and Aim: Various functional appliances are developed to remodel the glenoid fossa and, thereby change the position of the mandible and correct Class II malocclusion. Many diagnostic aids have already been used to evaluate the changes ,but Cone Beam computed tomography (CBCT), three -dimensional diagnostic tool is rarely used .So this study was conducted with an aim is to evaluate the changes seen in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) after mandibular advancement in class II malocclusions with functional appliance therapy, using CBCT, and also to assess and compare the efficacy of Twin Block, Power Scope and Forsus Fatigue Device used for the correction of class II malocclusion.Materials and Methods: The retrospective study was performed using the 52 CBCT scans of 26 patients with class II malocclusion due to retrognathic mandible. The subjects were divided into three groups based on appliance (Twin Block, Power Scope and Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device) used for the treatment. The changes seen in TMJ after mandibular advancement and condylar response to functional therapy was evaluated using the six. Data obtained were subjected to one-way Anova analysis with Posthoc Tukey test. Software SPSS version 20 was used to analyse the data. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05.Results: In subjects treated with Twin Block, the condyle was displaced slightly downwards and anteriorly; and condylar height was reduced. The decrease in the anterior and superior joint spaces were also found. In subjects treated with PowerScope and Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device, there was an increase in condylar height and width with a decrease in anterior and superior joint space.Conclusion: All three appliances were found to bring about changes in TMJ structures, but amongst them the Twin block has proved to be more efficient.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of the Bionator and Multi. P Appliances in the Treatment of Class II Malocclusion: a Cephalometric Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Morteza Oshagh ◽  
Mahtab Memarpour ◽  
Hooman Zarif Najafi ◽  
Somayeh Heidary
Keyword(s):  
Class Ii ◽  
Mandibular Advancement ◽  
Class Ii Malocclusion ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Class Ii Treatment ◽  
Mandibular Plane ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
Lateral Cephalograms ◽  
Functional Appliances ◽  
Cephalometric Study

Background: Functional appliances such as Bionator have been used to treat Class II malocclusion. The purpose of this study was to compare the skeletal, dental and soft tissue effects of Bionator appliances with Multi-P (a newly developed appliance) in the treatment of Class II malocclusion. Subjects and methods: 45 class II children were chosen and randomly assigned to either the Bionator or Multi-P treatment group. After excluding 13 patients from the study, 21 patients in Bionator and 11 patients in Multi-P group have participated in the study. Lateral cephalograms were analyzed at the beginning (To) and at the end of treatment (T1) to evaluate the changes in both groups. The paired t.test and Leven’s test were enrolled for statistical analysis.Results: Reduction of ANB angle was detected in both treatment groups. The Bionator group underwent insignificant greater mandibular advancement as measured by the SNB angle. (p= 0.737) The mandibular plane angle increased insignificantly in both groups. (p> 0.05) The inclination of upper incisors decreased significantly in Multi-P group. (p= 0.042)Conclusion: Both appliances are effective therapeutic means for class II treatment associated with mandibular deficiency and may lead to normalization of the dentoskeletal parameters at the end of the treatment.

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