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May 1, 2026

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April’s Tip: Bionator and Twin Block fabrication and adjustment for a deficient mandibular position in the growing patient

By Dr. Milton Pedrazzi

Determine growth direction of the patient’s mandible (clockwise, neutral or counterclockwise). The mandibular growth direction is determined from the lateral head film’s tracing of angular and linear values.