Assessment of Changes in Craniofacial Structures, Bite Force and Periodontal Status Following Fixed Functional Appliance Therapy
Autor: | Mohammad Tariq, Muhammed Shareef Parakkal, Saif Khan, Abid Ali Khan |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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Zdroj: | Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, Vol 36, Iss 1, Pp 22-29 (2023) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 2528-9659 2148-9505 |
DOI: | 10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2022.2021.0229 |
Popis: | Objective:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device (FRD) appliance on craniofacial structures, bite force and periodontal status in Class II malocclusion patients.Methods:In this prospective interventional follow-up study, thirteen (13) Class II Division 1 patients in their post-adolescent age group with average age of 17.10 ± 1.63 year was treated with Forsus FRD. They were assessed for craniofacial changes, bite force and periodontal status at baseline, after alignment and leveling, after removal of FRD.Results:Improvement in soft tissue profile was due to significant dentoalveolar changes. There were significant decreases in overjet, overbite, reference line to upper first molar, H angle (p |
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