Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Twin Block Functional Therapy for Angle’s Class II Malocclusion Among Postgraduate Students of Pediatric Dentistry in India: A Cross-Sectional Survey

The findings highlight a gap between knowledge and practical application of Twin Block therapy among Indian pediatric dentistry postgraduates. There is a need for a more structured curriculum and increased clinical exposure to enhance competency in using functional appliances.

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Cureus
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2026-02-17
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103770
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Twin Block Functional Therapy for Angle’s Class II Malocclusion Among Postgraduate Students of Pediatric Dentistry in India: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Richa Khanna, Abhisek Bhattacharjee, Rajeev K Singh, Ashmeetkaur Oberoi
Cureus
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Twin Block Functional Therapy for Angle’s Class II Malocclusion Among Postgraduate Students of Pediatric Dentistry in India: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Richa Khanna, Abhisek Bhattacharjee, Rajeev K Singh, Ashmeetkaur Oberoi
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Abstract

The findings highlight a gap between knowledge and practical application of Twin Block therapy among Indian pediatric dentistry postgraduates. There is a need for a more structured curriculum and increased clinical exposure to enhance competency in using functional appliances.

CureusVol. 18(2)
King George's Medical University (IN)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 53%
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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