Is occlusal contact re-established within 6 months after bonding of a fixed anterior bite plane in adolescents with a Class II division 2 incisor relationship? A randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To determine if re-establishment of occlusal contact was achieved within 6 months after insertion of a fixed anterior bite plane in individuals with Class II division 2 incisor relationship, and to evaluate the occlusal and vertical skeletal changes and acceptance of the intra-oral scanner and bite plane.

Design: Single-centre two-arm parallel group randomised controlled trial with 1:1 allocation to intervention and control groups.

Setting: Dundee Dental Hospital and Research School, UK.