Case Report

A Nonsurgical Approach to Treatment of High-Angle Class II Malocclusion

10.13076/1300-3550-23-1-61

  • Alev Aksoy-Doğan
  • Nur Özel
  • Seda Karahanoğlu

Received Date: 04.03.2009 Accepted Date: 08.10.2009 Turk J Orthod 2010;23(1):61-70

The bite opening effects of orthodontic appliances often cause a downward and backward mandibular rotation that only exacerbates the malocclusion. Successful orthodontic treatment of a high angle, Class II, Division 1 malocclusion requires careful consideration of the vertical dimension during treatment planning. This case report shows an individualized treatment approach to a patient with high angle Class II malocclusion.

Keywords: Class II Malocclusion, High Angle Growth Pattern, Camouflage Treatment