Which orthodontic appliance is most useful in correcting a Class II division 1 malocclusion with overjet by holding the lower jaw forward and upper molars back?
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Correct answer: Twin-block functional appliance
A Twin‑Block appliance posture encourages lower jaw forward growth and repositions upper teeth/molar relationship — effective in correcting overjets in growing patients.
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