Twinblock

[Deleted member 6873]

Hey guys, so i'm getting a twinblock device next week for my deepbite.

But from what i read here

A Cephalometric Comparison of Twin Block and Bionator Appliances in Treatment of Class II Malocclusion

Class II malocclusion is one of the most common orthodontic problems. In cases of class II malocclusion with mandibular deficiency, functional appliances often are used with the intent of stimulating mandibular growth. Bionator and twin block are two ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

I was wondering if it will screw up my maxilla? Cause it said something about inhibiting forward growth of the maxilla. And it also said it decreases my SNA angle a tiny bit, is that bad? And is a decrease in gonial angle bad?

 

[Shrek2OnDvD]

Yes. It will fuck you up. DONT DO IT

 

[dadfa]

I think DNA appliance is better, but I don't the know the side effects of there any.

 

[Deleted member 6873]

I think DNA appliance is better, but I don't the know the side effects of there any.

Thanks man, have you ever had an orthodontic appliance?

 

[dadfa]

I had braces. And, then when I got it off I got these clear retainers. The stupid retainer dug into my gums and I got an in one of my teeth.

 

[Deleted member 6873]

I had braces. And, then when I got it off I got these clear retainers. The stupid retainer dug into my gums and I got an in one of my teeth.

That sucks man, but did braces recess you in anyway?

 

[dadfa]

It's hard to say. I had to get a root canal because one tooth got infected from the retainer after it cut into my gums.