The Twin Block appliance (TBA) has evolved over the decades to remain a very effective treatment for growing Class II patients. This article introduces how two new versions of the TBA may be produced through an entirely digital workflow, from intra-oral scanning to thermoplastic appliance fabrication, using a novel computer-aided design process.
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