Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry (대한소아치과학회지)
- Volume 21 Issue 2
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- Pages.577-585
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- 1994
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- 1226-8496(pISSN)
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- 2288-3819(eISSN)
A CASE REPORT ON TREATMENT OF CLASS II MALOCCLUSION WITH TWIN BLOCKS IN GROWING CHILD
Modified Twin Blocks에 의한 성장기 아동의 II급 부정교합의 치료증례
- Yang, Kyu-Ho (Department of Pedodontics, College of Dentistry, Chonnam National University) ;
- Park, Jae-Hong (Department of Pedodontics, College of Dentistry, Chonnam National University)
- Published : 1994.12.31
Abstract
The Twin Blocks technique was developed by Dr. William Clark of Scotland during the early 1980's. Twin Blocks are an uncomplicated system that incorporates the use of upper and lower bite blocks. These blocks reposition the mandible and redirect occlusal forces to achieve rapid correction of malocclusions. They are also comfortable and the patients wear them full-time-inducing eating time. Occlusal forces transmitted through the dentition provide a constant proprioceptive stimulus to influence the rate of growth and the trabecular structure of the supporting bone. The features of Twin Blocks mean easier and quicker treatment. The occlusal inclined plane is the fundamental functional mechanism of the natural dentition. Twin blocks are bite blocks that effectively modify the occlusal inclined plane to induce favorably directed occlusal forces by causing a functional mandibular displacement. Upper and lower bite blocks interlock at a
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