Early single-phase therapy for treatment of Class II malocclusion using conventional twin block appliance - A case report

• Author Details:   
• Ankeeta Khadilkar ^*
• Vanashree Saple

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Treatment timing of Class II malocclusion has been a perennial debate with merits and demerits of early two phase and adolescent single-phase modes of therapy being discussed extensively. The treatment timing of Class II malocclusion must take into consideration individual factors such as growth, presence or absence of dental crowding, risk of trauma, involvement in contact sports, peer teasing, pubertal trends of population, and ease of access to healthcare services before deciding on the most appropriate timing of treatment for each child. This article discusses the factors while presenting a case that was started and completed by early diagnosis and treatment by the “Early Single-Phase Therapy” mode. Such an approach benefits a certain section of cases that fit the criteria and must be encouraged to be incorporated in clinical practice.

Keywords: Class II malocclusion, Twin block, Treatment timing, Early treatment mandibular growth