title: A nonsurgical approach to treatment of high-angle Class II malocclusion.
abstract: Malocclusions with a hyperdivergent vertical facial pattern are often difficult to treat without a combined surgical/orthodontic approach. The aim of this article is to describe a nonsurgical approach to the treatment of a high-angle Class II malocclusion in a growing patient. Some fundamental aspects, such as correct diagnosis, treatment timing, favorable mandibular growth pattern, and patient compliance, proved to be critical to correct the severe dentoskeletal disharmony.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, The University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cozza
authors.forename: Alessandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marino
authors.forename: Lorenzo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Franchi
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible / Q000254:growth & development; D020247:Myofunctional Therapy; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010349:Patient Compliance; D016896:Treatment Outcome