MANAGEMENT OF CLASS II DIV 1 MALOCCLUSION WITH TWO PHASE THERAPY IN GROWING CHILD : A CASE REPORT

Twin block appliance is a most commonly used myofunctional appliance because of it is easy to fabricate and easy to wear by the patient. Twin block appliance in growing age brings both dental and skeletal effect and gives pleasing profile, ideal occlusion and smile. The case report presented with the treatment of a 12- year- old male with class II div 1 malocclusion. Patient was planned to treated by two phase therapy : Phase 1- Skeletal changes, Phase 2-for occlusal correction. Phase I Skeletal treatment was done using Twin Block appliance followed by a phase II Pre-adjusted Edgewise appliance therapy for finishing and detailing.