Prevalence of Maxillary Prognathism in a Known Population and Its Treatment Using Myofunctional Appliances

Abstract

 Background: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of class II malocclusion in a known population and its treatment using myofunctional appliances.

Material and methods: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of class II malocclusion in a known population and its treatment using myofunctional appliances. There were 134 participants in this study who underwent oral clinical examination. The subjects had been explained about the procedure and were asked for written informed consent. 34 out of 134 subjects did not provide consent and thus they were excluded from the study. the prevalence of class II malocclusion among 100 subjects was assessed and the findings had been tabulated. Also, the treatment plan had been made for the subjects with class II malocclusion. Various myofunctional appliances had been fabricated and given to the patients. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software.

Results: In this study, there were 100 subjects out of which 53 were male and 47 were female. Class II malocclusion was present in 32 subjects out of 100. Hence, the prevalence of class II malocclusion in this study was 32%. Twin block appliance was given in 9 subjects, Jasper Jumper appliance was given in 7 subjects, Herbst appliance was fabricated for 2 subjects, activator was given in 10 patients and Frankel II appliances were given in 4 patients.

Conclusion: The prevalence of class II malocclusion in this study was found out to be 32%. Activator was the most common appliance fabricated for the patients, followed by Twin Block appliance and Jasper Jumper appliance. Other appliances were Herbst appliance and Frankel II appliance.