Class 11 malocclusion generally occurs as a result of either increased maxillary growth or decreased mandibular growth or a combination of the same. Face bow along with headgear redirects the maxillary growth, where as functional appliances bring about the forward positioning of the mandible. The present case report show case a young girl of 11 years of age who was treated with a combination of high pull face bow attached with the activator, followed by fixed mechanotherapy. The combined headgear activator therapy provides greater cumulative skeletal benefits than a single appliance alone. Meticulous diagnosis and sound knowledge of biomechanics persuades efficient treatment results.
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