Orthodontic Correction of Class II Division 2 Malocclusion

Authors

Kun-Feng Lee, epartment of Orthodontics, Dental Clinics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Taiwan
Yu-Chuan Tseng, Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Taiwan; School of Dentistry and Graduate Program of Dental Science, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung Taiwan
Hong-Po Chang, School of Dentistry and Graduate Program of Dental Science, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Szu-Ting Chou, Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Taiwan; School of Dentistry and Graduate Program of Dental Science, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung TaiwanFollow

Abstract

Class II division 2 malocclusion has low incidence rate of only 1% in Taiwan. The criteria of diagnosis and treatment consideration is more challenging as compared to other types of malocclusions. The consideration of orthodontic biomechanics could be sophisticated in facing the correction of the molar relationship and the angulation of the anterior teeth. This article discusses the clinical diagnosis and treatment mechanics of Class II division 2 malocclusion.

Recommended Citation

Lee, Kun-Feng; Tseng, Yu-Chuan; Chang, Hong-Po; and Chou, Szu-Ting (2018) "Orthodontic Correction of Class II Division 2 Malocclusion," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 30: Iss. 3, Article 2.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201810_31(3).0002
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol30/iss3/2

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