Evaluation of effects of activator treatment on mandibular growth by analyzing components of condylar growth and mandibular rotation

Conclusion Both the sagittal condylar growth and counterclockwise mandibular total rotation attributed to activator treatment contribute to forward displacement of the mandible. The activator effects are expected greater in patients with flat mandibular plane, small gonial angle, backwardly inclined mandibular ramus and long posterior facial height.

Source: Orthodontic Waves - October 12, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research