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Thirty\u2010three cephalometric variables were assessed. Statistical analysis included paired and independent <jats:italic>t<\/jats:italic>\u2010tests or their non\u2010parametric equivalents.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Both groups showed significant improvements in soft tissue profiles. The Twin Block group demonstrated a significantly greater increase in SNB angle (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.048) and more pronounced changes in UL\u2010SnPog' and LL\u2010SnPog\u2019 posttreatment (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.021 for both). The PowerScope group exhibited significantly greater increases in IMPA and Md\u2010NB (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.029 and <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001, respectively) and a significantly shorter treatment duration (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.0001).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Both appliances effectively treat Class II malocclusion and improve lip positioning. 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