Comparative evaluation of the skeletal, dental, and soft-tissue effects of twin block, monoblock, and invisalign mandibular advancement appliances
Türkan Sezen Erhamza, Zeynep Çevi̇k, Ebru İlhan Koçak, Alaattin Tekeli̇ · 2026
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Türkan Sezen Erhamza and colleagues compare three appliances that advance the lower jaw in growing patients in a 2026 orthodontic study. Forty-five young people with a class II bite pattern, where the lower jaw sits back, were treated in equal groups. Treatments were a twin block, a monoblock, or a clear aligner system with advancement features. X-ray measurements of skeleton, teeth, and soft tissue were taken before and after treatment.
All groups improved on bite and jaw measures, with no significant differences in soft tissue change. The aligner group showed less increase in vertical face measures and stronger correction of upper front tooth tilt. Lower front tooth tilting was greatest with the twin block. Jaw advancement itself was similar across groups, supporting the aligner as a comparable option with some distinct tooth effects.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Türkan Sezen Erhamza, Zeynep Çevi̇k, Ebru İlhan Koçak, Alaattin Tekeli̇ |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 71834 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |