Early Class II treatment

Aust Dent J. 2017 Mar:62 Suppl 1:4-10. doi: 10.1111/adj.12478.

Abstract

The treatment of children presenting with a Class II division I malocclusion involves one of two approaches. The first provides treatment in two phases; one of intervention during the mixed dentition (phase I) followed by a second definitive course of appliance treatment in early adolescence (phase II). The second approach involves providing a single course of comprehensive therapy during adolescence. The debate for and against early treatment is discussed alongside key, clinically relevant evidence related to Class II division I malocclusions.

Keywords: Class II; early treatment; two-phase.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Child
  • Dentition, Mixed*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy*
  • Orthodontic Appliances, Functional*
  • Orthodontics, Interceptive*