BACKGROUND Class II malocclusion is one of the most common orthodontic problems. In cases of class II malocclusion with mandibular deficiency, functional appliances often are used with the intent of stimulating mandibular growth. Bionator and twin block are two of the more popular functional appliances. The aim of this study was to compare the treatment outcomes of these two appliances using ce...

statement of the problem: achieving a normal soft tissue facial profile is considered to be the main concern of class iii patients and the goal of most class iii treatments. purpose: the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of facemask treatment on profile with photogrammetric method. materials and method: before (t0) and after (t1) treatment photograms of 40 class iii patients ...

Introduction: This study aims at examining the difference of pharyngeal airways in patients with different occlusion postures, hoping to im‌prove diagnostic methods and provide a stable treatment plan for orthodontic patients. Materials and Methods: The data were ga-thered through CBCT radiographies of patients from a specialized center for radiology. In each occlusion group according to the p...

Background: Previous studies regarding various types of malocclusions have found correlations between the angle of the base of the skull and prognathism. Aim of the study: This cephalometric study sought to investigate the function of the cranium base angle in different types of malocclusion on a group of Romanian subjects. Materials and methods: Forty-four cephalometric radiographs were select...

Objective:  To describe the gonial angle characteristics in class III skeletal malocclusion Javanese ethnic .  Material and Methods:  Pretreatment lateral cephalometric radiographs of 43 patients were measured: upper (Go1) lower (Go2), anterior (AFH) posterior face height ratio (PFH), maxilla-mandibular length difference, mandibular plane (FMA), Y axis, ramus position, ANB angle, cranial base/r...