Angle Class II, subdivision, with agenesis of mandibular second molars and extrusion of maxillary second molars

Dental Press J Orthod. 2015 Mar-Apr;20(2):110-8. doi: 10.1590/2176-9451.20.2.110-118.bbo.

Abstract

This clinical case reports the treatment of an Angle Class II malocclusion in a young woman with a balanced face affected by agenesis of second and third mandibular molars and subsequent extrusion of second maxillary molars. The atypical and peculiar occlusal anomaly led to individualized treatment proposed in order to normalize dental malpositions, with subsequent rehabilitation of edentulous areas by means of a multidisciplinary approach. This case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (BBO) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for obtaining the title of certified by the BBO.

O presente caso clínico relata o tratamento de uma má oclusão de Classe II de Angle, em uma jovem com face harmoniosa, porém agravada por agenesias de segundos e terceiros molares inferiores e consequente extrusão dos segundos molares superiores. A anomalia oclusal atípica e peculiar levou a uma proposta de tratamento individualizada, visando normalizar os maus posicionamentos dentários e uma posterior reabilitação das áreas edêntulas, por meio de uma abordagem multidisciplinar. O presente caso foi apresentado à Diretoria do Board Brasileiro de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial (BBO), como parte dos requisitos para a obtenção do título de Diplomado pelo BBO.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anodontia / therapy*
  • Cephalometry / methods
  • Diastema / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy*
  • Mandible / pathology
  • Maxilla / pathology
  • Molar / abnormalities*
  • Molar / pathology
  • Molar, Third / abnormalities*
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design
  • Orthodontic Appliances, Removable
  • Orthodontic Brackets
  • Orthodontic Wires
  • Overbite / therapy
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Tooth Movement Techniques / instrumentation
  • Tooth Movement Techniques / methods