Early Orthodontic Treatment of Class II Malocclusion with Functional Appliances

The aim of this article is to figure out the studies that explain how the functional appliances affect the dentofacial structures in Class II malocclusions treated cases. Previous literature question about the proper timing &importance of initial stage orthopedic treatment. In the treatment of class II malocclusion, orthopedic appliances are effective,however such treatment have been questioned by Randomized clinical trials suggesting failure of treatment that were brought about in the initial stage of treatment reducing longterm benefits. Despite these questions modern orthodontics still revolve around the concept of growth modification.