Dr. Ahmad Samy Abo Elwafa
Biography
Assistant Lecturer faculty of Dentistry Kafr El Sheikh University
Phd Candidate
MSc in pediatric dentistry Alexandria University
M Orth Candidate Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Lecture
Title: “Traditional twin block vs recent modalities (An existence battle)”
Description:
Aim is to discuss possible treatment modalities of developing class II malocclusion and comparison between them to establish clinical guide to treat today’s patient.
Methods: the lecture will discuss the very primitive and basic design of twin blocks and its drawbacks and other modalities developed to overcome these drawbacks. It will also compare between these techniques for their clinical effectiveness and compliance.
Conclusion: Twin blocks and newly developed digital twin blocks seems to be more superior than any other appliance to treat developing class II malocclusion.