Twin-Block and LIPUS for TMJ Outcomes in Skeletal Class II Patients

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Conditions studied: CLASS II DIVISION 1 MALOCCLUSION

In brief

Evaluation of the efficacy of early treatment of skeletal class II patients with twin-block in conjunction with low intensity pulsed ultrasound on temporomandibular joint region: a prospective clinical trial

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07676695

Run by

Al-Azhar University

People needed

24

Starts

2026-06-18

Expected to finish

2027-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-30

Who can join

Age: 1 and older, up to 1. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Skeletal class II due to retrognathic mandible.
• Angle's class II Molar relationship.
• All patients involved in the study were in stages II and III based on the modified cervical vertebral maturation stages (CVMS) by Bacetti et al.5
• Proclined upper incisors
• Increased overjet > 5 mm.
• Aligned lower arch or average inclination
• Minimal crowding of lower arch.
• No history of previous orthodontic treatment.

You may not qualify if…

• Skeletal class II due to prognathic maxilla.
• Patient with gross facial asymmetry.
• Previous orthodontic or orthopedic treatment.
• Clinical signs and symptoms of any Temporomandibular joint disorders.
• Increased anterior facial vertical dimension.
• Poor oral hygiene.

Where it is running

• Alazhar University in cairo — Cairo, Egypt (enrolling)

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