Atypical treatment of Class II malocclusion with space closure only in the lower arch.
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.
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Lorenz
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Bennett
John
J
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