title: Functional forum: a laboratory survey of 1,250 Twin Blocks.
abstract: In summary, the cosmetic Twin Block appliance delivers a high degree of treatment satisfaction to both clinicians and patients (parents, too) with relatively fast correction that can be seen by the patient. Speed of treatment, great aesthetics compared to other alternatives, and the comfort during full-time wear meet the treatment challenges of today. Education is the key ingredient in developing your expertise with Twin Block treatment programs. I would like to encourage doctors to use an experienced laboratory and communicate the individual needs of each patient to the technician involved in the fabrication of each appliance.
authors.affiliation: Rideau Orthodontic Mfg. Ltd., Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Griffiths
mesh_terms: D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D017289:Orthodontic Appliances, Functional / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires