Forsus fixed functional appliance therapy for dentoalveolar and profile correction- A case report

• Published in: IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research Vol. 6; no. 4; pp. 264 - 270
• Main Authors: Rodrigues, Lishoy, Jawale, Bhushan, M Keluskar, K, Patil, Sameer, Belludi, Anup
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 28.11.2020
• ISSN: 2581-9356; 2581-9364
• DOI: 10.18231/j.ijodr.2020.051

Class II malocclusion is one of the most common problems around the globe affecting around one-third of the patients who come for orthodontic treatment Management of class II malocclusion in adolescent patients by growth modulation is one of the most debated topics in orthodontics. Noncompliance has been a major concern for orthodontists. This case report describes the management of class II malocclusion in an 18 year old female patient using “Forsus” fixed functional appliance system to correct her class II malocclusion. The patient was well beyond her growing years, hence the fixed functional appliance bought more of dento-alveolar changes rather than much of skeletal changes. This appliance has several advantages, as it is an operator handled device and the patient cannot remove it. It acts on the teeth and jaws for 24 hours a day, patient compliance is not a problem, and hence treatment duration is shorter. The profile changes and treatment results were demonstrated. This case report illustrates that, fixed functional appliances have a significant role in the management of class II malocclusion by not only promoting growth modulation, but also encouraging dento-alveolar changes once growth has completed. Both growth modulation and dento-alveolar correction minimizes the necessity of extraction of permanent teeth and probably orthognathic surgery. With proper case selection and good patient cooperation, we can obtain a significant result with the Forsus Fixed appliance. Fixed functional appliances have a significant role in the management of class II malocclusion. It eliminates the massive compliance needed in removable fixed appliance therapy. Nonetheless, the growth modulation minimizes the necessity of extraction of permanent teeth and probably orthognathic surgery.