Digital analysis of stomatognathic system morphofunctional condition in patients with distal occlusion before and after treatment with the Twin Block appliance

Relevance . For many years studies have evaluated the possibilities of modifying growth maxillofacial complex during orthodontic treatment with functional appliances. Despite large number devoted to distal occlusion in children and adolescents, there is no consensus among orthodontists on appropriateness, timing tactics such treatment. Material methods. The article presents results adolescents aged 7-18 using Twin Block appliance. study included clinical, anthropometric, radiographic research Results course eliminated all groups; Group 1, length mandibular body was 64.4 ± 2.8 mm before 69.6 2.4 after (p = 0.016); 2, 69.7 6.6 72.5 6.9 0.019); 3, 69.8 5.6 74.0 4.3 0.005). temporomandibular joints did not show pathological changes; most patients (70%) demonstrate anterior position condyles Conclusion Orthodontic appliance an effective method. appliances reasonable period peak when significant skeletal changes are possible obtain.