Comparative Evaluation of Soft Tissue Profile Changes with Herbst and Twin Block Appliances in Class II Malocclusion Patients: A Perception Study

Main Points• Within the appliances, profile changes were perceptible with the Twin Block for the orthodontists and with Herbst and Twin Block for the general dentists.Laypersons did not perceive any profile improvement on treatment with both functional appliances.• Between Herbst and Twin Block appliances, no difference was present in the profile perception with all 3 groups of examiners.• The ANB angle contributed to the difference in profile perception between the appliances.