title: Two-phase treatment of an Angle Class II division 2 malocclusion.
abstract: This case report describes a two-phase approach to the treatment of an Angle Class II division 2 malocclusion in a growing boy. The first phase utilised a functional appliance (Clark Twin Blocks) during puberty and achieved a pleasing improvement in the facial profile. The second phase involved a fixed upper and lower Begg appliance without extractions, followed by retention. An unexpected complication was the failure of the lower left second molar to erupt; surgical removal of cystic elements surrounding this tooth, followed by traction and, later, mechanics to correct the buccal cross-bite, eventually corrected its position.
authors.affiliation: mrapapor@postbox.usyd.eud.au
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rapaport
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002508:Cephalometry; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003765:Models, Dental; D008963:Molar; D017289:Orthodontic Appliances, Functional; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D009972:Orthodontics, Interceptive / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013997:Time Factors; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000628:therapy