Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 286-287 , December 2004

The Twin-block appliance, used during the mixed dentition in Class II Division I malocclusions, may provide psychosocial benefits

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PII: S1532-3382(04)00128-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2004.10.010

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 286-287 , December 2004

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