Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 4, Issue 3 , Pages 216-217, September 2004

Herbst appliance more effective than twin-block appliance in treating adolescent Class II division I malocclusions

Professor Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Washington

Original Article

O'Brien K, Wright J, Conboy F, Sanjie Y, Mandall N, Chadwick S, et al. Effectiveness of treatment for Class II malocclusion with the Herbst or twin-block appliances: a randomized, controlled trial. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2003 Aug;124(2):128-37.

Level of Evidence

1b

Question

Which of the 2 methods is more effective in correcting a Class II division I malocclusion: the Herbst appliance or the twin-block appliance?

Source of Funding

Government

Design

Randomized controlled trial (multicenter)

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PII: S1532-3382(04)00104-6

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2004.07.015

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 4, Issue 3 , Pages 216-217, September 2004

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