Treatment of Angle Class II Division II Malocclusion with Deep Overbite
Dental News Volume XVIII, Number IV, December, 2011 by Dr. Kholood Alfoudari Abstract A 13 years old female presented in the late mixed dentition stage with a Class II division 2 incisor relationship on a moderate Class II skeletal base with average vertical proportions. The upper arch presented with mild crowding and retroclined central incisors. The lower arch was also mildly crowded with proclined labial segment. In occlusion, the overbite was deep and complete with scissor bite involving the upper and lower right 1 st premolars. The treatment consisted of an initial sectional fixed appliance involving the upper labial segment followed by a Twin Block appliance. A subsequent second phase of upper and lower pre-adjusted edgewise fixed appliances were used on a non-extraction basis for definitive alignment, levelling and occlusal detailing. Retention consisted of removable upper and lower Essix retainers. ...