title: Atypical treatment of Class II malocclusion with space closure only in the lower arch.
abstract: Two patients with Class II malocclusions and missing or previously extracted teeth in the lower arch were treated without compensatory upper extractions to a Class I canine and a Class III molar result. Indications and contra-indications are discussed and the case reports are shown, including long-term retention records.
authors.affiliation: info@moser-orthodontics.com
authors.forename: Ute
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Schneider-Moser
authors.forename: Lorenz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Moser
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bennett
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D019516:Orthodontic Space Closure / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D016896:Treatment Outcome