Does observational study on the effectiveness of the Twin Blocks overestimate or underestimate the results? A comparative analysis of retrospective samples versus randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2021.03.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Class II malocclusion is one of the most common orthodontic problems. The Twin Block appliance has proven to be the most popular appliance for the correction of these malocclusions. Although randomized controlled… read more here.
Keywords: difference; randomized controlled; appliance; effectiveness twin ... See more keywords
Comparative Analysis of Dentoskeletal Changes of the Twin Block Appliance and the AdvanSync2 Appliance in Treatment of Skeletal Class-II Malocclusion in Pakistani Population: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739543
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare dentoskeletal changes in skeletal class-II malocclusion with removable twin block appliance and fixed AdvanSync2 appliance. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective randomized clinical trial was conducted over a span of… read more here.
Keywords: twin block; appliance; skeletal class; block appliance ... See more keywords
The Efficacy of Twin-Block Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/3594162
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the efficacy of twin-block appliance in the treatment of children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods Two independent reviewers conducted a systematic review of seven databases from database establishment until October 16,… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; sleep apnea; twin block; treatment ... See more keywords
The digital Twin Block appliance: Concept, design and fabrication
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DOI: 10.1177/14653125221138586
Abstract: The Twin Block appliance (TBA) has evolved over the decades to remain a very effective treatment for growing Class II patients. This article introduces how two new versions of the TBA may be produced through… read more here.
Keywords: appliance; fabrication; block appliance; design ... See more keywords
Contemporary Twin Block appliance wear protocols: A survey of UK orthodontists.
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DOI: 10.1177/14653125231176569
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study was undertaken to determine contemporary trends in the use of the Twin Block appliance among UK orthodontists, including the wear time currently prescribed. In addition, the study explored if there had been… read more here.
Keywords: appliance; time; twin block; wear time ... See more keywords
The twin block injection: an adjunctive clinical aid for the management of acute arthrogenous temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
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DOI: 10.3290/j.qi.a44150
Abstract: BACKGROUND The twin block Injection is a novel nerve block that has been shown previously to be efficacious in the management of masticatory myofascial pain. Little is known about its effectiveness for reducing pain from… read more here.
Keywords: block injection; twin block; management; block ... See more keywords
Myofunctional Trainer versus Twin Block in Developing Class II Division I Malocclusion: A Randomized Comparative Clinical Trial
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DOI: 10.3390/dj8020044
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the dentoalveolar effects of the myofunctional trainer T4KTM versus twin block in children with class II division I malocclusion. Two parallel arm randomized comparative clinical trial was conducted,… read more here.
Keywords: class division; division malocclusion; block; twin block ... See more keywords