The Effect of Low-level Laser Therapy on Functional Treatment of Skeletal Class II Patients

The Effect of Low-level Laser Therapy on Functional Treatment of Skeletal Class II Patients

this is a controlled clinical trial with 2 groups of patients of class II skeletal discrepancy due to mandibular retrusion one group is treated with twin block functional appliance and the other with twin block combined with low level laser therapy ,the study aims to detect the effect of low level laser on the skeletal outcomes , dentoalveolar outcomes, rate of correction and pain during treatment

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age (early permanent dentition)
• Cervical maturation stage CS 3-4
• Skeletal class II due to mandibular retrusion.
• Overjet more than 4mm.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cleft lip or palate.
• Systemic diseases.
• Previous orthodontic treatment or abnormal habits.
• Congenital craniofacial deformity.
• poor oral hygiene