[An analysis of curative effect of activator in treating Class II division 1 malocclusion].
OBJECTIVE
To analyze the results of class II division 1 malocclusion treated by activator.


METHODS
Sixteen growing patients, who were diagnosed as class II division 1 malocclusion, were evaluated by McNamara analysis.


RESULTS
The activator affects the growth of mandible positively and inhibits the growth of the maxilla.


CONCLUSIONS
The activator can treat class II division 1 malocclusion effectively, which can be perceived by McNamara analysis directly.
Qian
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School of Stomatology, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011.
Gong
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Zhu
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances