The use of pendulum appliance in the treatment of Class II malocclusion.
A case of correction of molar Class II using the pendulum appliance is described. Upper first molars were distalized into Class I, crowding was eliminated in the upper arch and space was provided to attain Class I relationship. Treatment lasted for 18 months. A two year follow up shows stability of the occlusion.
Wong
A M
AM
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Hong Kong.
Rabie
A B
AB
Hägg
U
U
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*