Distal movement of buccal segments with the "en masse" removable appliance--its value in treating patients with mild Class II, Division 1 malocclusions: Part I, clinical techniques (how to do it).
This retrospective study examines the therapeutic changes during the buccal segment retraction phase of treatment in 25 children with mild Class II, Division 1 malocclusions and for whom distalization of buccal teeth was the treatment of choice. Where significant mandibular retrognathia was diagnosed clinically, a functional treatment approach was indicated, and these children were not included in this study. Therapy was carried out with an upper removable expansion appliance and extraoral traction. It will be shown in Part II of the investigation that a full unit of buccal segment retraction can be expected, with a combination removable appliance/headgear technique.
Orton
H S
HS
Department of Child Dental Health, London Hospital Medical College Dental School, England.
Battagel
J M
JM
Ferguson
R
R
Ferman
A M
AM
D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012189:Retrospective Studies