The mandibular response in Class II malocclusions correction.
The "mandibular response" is pursued in treatment of Class II malocclusions by mandibular retrusion. The keys for correction of Class II malocclusion--in addition to a favorable natural growth--are differential diagnosis and a carefully monitored force system to allow a good dental movement and a satisfactory mandibular replacement.
Catholic University of Rome. teresacordua@hotmail.it
Teresa
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Cordua
Roberto
R
Deli
Luca
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Giuliante
Roberto
R
Ursini
D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000254:growth & development / Q000473:pathology; D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000473:pathology; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000254:growth & development / Q000473:pathology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000254:growth & development / Q000473:pathology; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000473:pathology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D012658:Sella Turcica / Q000473:pathology; D019291:Skull Base / Q000473:pathology; D014716:Vertical Dimension