Correction of Class II Malocclusion with Deep bite and Functional Asymmetry Using Straight-Pull Headgear

Authors

Deo Develas, Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Chia-Tze Kao, Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
Chun-Te Ho, b Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
Nia Ayu Ismaniatia, Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia, IndonesiaFollow

Abstract

Treatment of Class II skeletal malocclusion in growing patient has the advantage of utilizing growth modification to correct skeletal and dental disharmony by altering the growth direction. Headgear is one of the orthopedic appliances which can modify the growth of maxilla while letting the mandible grow normally to correct Class II malocclusion. When used properly, Headgear can be a very useful method to correct disharmony in anteroposterior, vertical, and transversal plane as well as asymmetrical problem. This case report demonstrates the use of straight-pull headgear and orthodontic fixed appliance for treatment of Class II division 1 malocclusion with deep bite and facial asymmetry in a 13-year-old boy. Treatment result showed a satisfying straight facial profile with Class I molar relationship and symmetrical face.

Recommended Citation

Develas, Deo; Kao, Chia-Tze; Ho, Chun-Te; and Ismaniatia, Nia Ayu (2024) "Correction of Class II Malocclusion with Deep bite and Functional Asymmetry Using Straight-Pull Headgear," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 36: Iss. 3, Article 4.
https://doi.org/10.38209/2708-2636.1363
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol36/iss3/4

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