Interceptive Orthodontics and Growth Modification Therapy with Fixed Functional Appliance: A Case Report
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A 12-year-old female patient presented with proclined upper anteriors on a class II skeletal base, a retrognathic mandible and high maxillary- mandibular plane angle. Lower first molars were mesially tipped and lower second premolars were impacted. Treatment plan included uprighting and distalising the lower molars followed by growth modulation with Jasper Jumper to correct the mandibular retrognathism. Final finishing and detailing of occlusion was carried out through 0.022" MBT prescription preadjusted edgewise appliance therapy.
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