Introduction
Skeletal Class II malocclusion is one of the most common orthodontic issues treated today, affecting a large number of growing patients. This condition is often associated with mandibular deficiencies, which can lead to an underdeveloped chin and compromised facial aesthetics. In many cases, orthodontic treatment aims not just to correct dental occlusion but also to improve the overa...
Introduction
Dental trauma represents a significant portion of injuries sustained by children and adolescents, with studies indicating that approximately 5% of all pediatric injuries are related to the teeth and oral structures. [1] It is estimated that 25% of all schoolchildren will experience some form of dental trauma before they reach the age of 19, with varying types of injuries being more c...
The patient, a 13-year-old Caucasian guy, presented with a Class II, Division 1 malocclusion on a Class II skeletal base. The upper incisors were proclined, with space loss in the upper left central incisor region caused by the loss of the central incisor following an avulsion trauma at the age of eight. The overjet was extended by 7 mm, but the overbite was average and unfinished to the palate. T...