A Cephalometric Comparison of Twin Block and Bionator Appliances in Treatment of Class II Malocclusion.

Background: Class II malocclusion is one of the most common orthodontic problems. In cases of class II malocclusion with mandibular deficiency, functional appliances often are used with the intent of stimulating mandibular growth. Bionator and twin block are two of the more popular functional appliances.

Pomegranate juice (punica granatum): a new storage medium for avulsed teeth.

Objective: There is evidence indicating that pomegranate juice contains many of the essential properties necessary to retain cell viability and cell proliferation. These properties indicate that pomegranate juice is a suitable storage medium for avulsed teeth. However, this idea has not yet been tested.