Tag Archives: malocclusion
Management of a Growing Skeletal Class II Patient– A Case Report
June 2011
Sagittal and transverse discrepancies often coexist in skeletal Class II malocclusions. Orthopedic growth modification can work well in such cases, provided that the remaining pubertal growth is adequate and that the clinician can time treatment to coincide with the peak growth period.
A Camouflage Treatment of Class II, Division 1 Malocclusion
June 2009
In adult cases, where growth no longer occurs, camouflage and surgery are the only treatment options. Which of these is the best approach is highly controversial. The effects of surgical orthodontics versus camouflage treatment can be measured in terms of the clinical outcome produced by the treatment.
Case Report: Impacted Canine, Maxillary Transverse Deficiency, and Class II Malocclusion
January 2009
This case report describes the treatment of a 13-year-old Caucasian male with a chief complaint of “My lower tooth is growing out of place.” The patient’s health history reveals no conditions that contraindicate orthodontic treatment and is categorized as PS I.
Thalassemia Patients with Malocclusion
June 2006
This case report presents two cases of young boys with β thalassemia, have skeletal class II convex profile, protrusion of the maxilla and mandible, protrusion of the upper incisors and smaller incisor widths.
