Abstract:Objective To compare the correction effect of the PASS appliance and the Twin-block functional appliance combined with self-ligating bracket for Angle Class II, Division 1 malocclusions.Methods From February 2020 to May 2022, a total of 72 patients with Angle Class II, Division 1 malocclusions in our hospital were selected. They were divided into the study group (n = 36) and the control group (n = 36) by the random number table method. The control group received treatment with Twin-block functional appliance combined with self-ligating bracket, and the study group was treated with the PASS appliance. The clinical efficacy, teeth alignment time, hard tissue cephalometric measurements [Upper Incisor to Sella-Nasion angle (U1-SN), Upper Incisor to Nasion-A point angle (U1-NA), A point-nasion-B point angle (ANB), Sella-Nasion to A point angle (SNA) ], soft tissue cephalometric measurements [upper lip to esthetic plane distance (TUL-FP), lower lip H-line distance, lower lip to esthetic plane distance (TLL-FP), nasolabial angle], correction effect and patient satisfaction were compared between the two groups.Results The overall effective rate of the study group was higher than that of the control group (P < 0.05). The maxillary and mandibular teeth alignment time in the study group were shorter than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The differences of U1-SN, ANB, SNA and SNB before and after treatment were not different between the two groups (P > 0.05). The difference of U1-NA before and after treatment in the study group was higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The differences of lower lip H-line distance, TUL-FP, nasolabial angle and TLL-FP before and after treatment in the study group were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The difference of peer assessment rating (PAR) index before and after treatment was higher in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). The satisfaction of the study group was higher than that of the control group (P < 0.05).Conclusions Compared with the Twin-block functional appliance combined with self-ligating bracket, PASS appliance has a definite effect in the treatment of patients with Angle Class II, Division 1 malocclusions. It can enhance the correction effect, improve facial profile aesthetics, shorten the maxillary and mandibular teeth alignment time, and achieve higher patient satisfaction.