MDJ (Makassar Dental Journal)
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): Volume 15 Issue 2 August 2026

Comparison of Class II malocclusion treatment using Twin Block and prefabricated Myobrace appliances: Perbandingan perawatan maloklusi Kelas II dengan piranti Twin Block dan Myobrace fabricated

Ardiansyah S. Pawinru (Departement of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)
Yusnita Damayanti (Clinical Dental Student, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Aug 2026

Abstract

Class II malocclusion is one of the most prevalent orthodontic anomalies and may adversely affect masticatory function, facial aesthetics, and the patient’s psychosocial well-being. Various functional appliances, including the Twin Block and Myobrace, have been utilized to modify mandibular growth and improve maxillomandibular relationships. This literature review aims to compare the effectiveness of these two appliances based on changes in ANB angle, overjet, and facial profile, from clinical trials and systematic reviews. Myobrace has demonstrated improvement in myofunctional habits, with an average overjet re-duction of approximately 2-2.5 mm and a decrease in ANB angle of around 1°. Meanwhile, the Twin Block appliance exhibits more pronounced skeletal ef-fects, achieving an overjet reduction of up to 4-5 mm and an ANB decrease of 1.5-2°, along with more evident enhancement of facial profile aesthetics. I tis concluded that both appliances are effective for the treatment of Class II malocclusion during growth periods; however, Twin Block provides superior ske-letal correction, whereas Myobrace is more beneficial in improving orofacial muscle function.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MDJ

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Dentistry

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The journal receives a manuscript from the following area below Dentistry science and development with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach: Dental Public Health and Epidemiology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Conservation and Endodontics Preventive Dentistry Biomedical Dentistry ...