Level of evidence: Moderate
Suitable for ages: 6+ years old
Indications: Severe mandibular skeletal retrognathia, severe skeletal Class II, severe dental Class II, patient not suitable for orthopaedic or orthodontic correction currently
Contraindications: Patient in ideal age for orthopaedic correction or surgical correction
Treatment Objectives and Biomechanics
- 12 monthly review to assess skeletal maturity or growth for orthopaedic treatment
- 12 monthly review to assess suitability for surgical treatment
Appliances
- N/A
