Analysis of Class II patients, successfully treated with the straight-wire and Forsus appliances, based on cervical vertebral maturation status.

Conclusions: Following an initial worsening of the Class II molar relationship as a result of straight-wire appliance effects, Forsus appliance treatment initiated during cervical vertebral maturation status (CS) 3-4 elicits more effective and efficient correction of Class II molar relationships than when initiated during CS 5-6. Data support that these effects are due mainly to maxillary skeletal and dentoalveolar restraint during a period of more rapid mandibular growth. PMID: 24849243 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24849243?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - May 21, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Servello DF, Fallis DW, Alvetro L Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research

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