Management of Class II Malocclusion with Modified Pendulum Appliance and Second Molar Extraction

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Case Report

Author Details : Adeni KM*, Parameswaran R , Vijaylakshmi D , Ramaswamy M , Nandakumar A

Volume : 2, Issue : 2, Year : 2018

Article Page : 15-21

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jco.2018.013

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Abstract

Distalization of upper molars aided by second molar extraction is a method of gaining space for alignment of teeth in patients with class II malocclusion who have a pleasant profile. It is a viable treatment alternative when conventional extraction of bicuspids is contraindicated. This case report presents a therapeutic protocol for the management of class II malocclusion by second molar extraction to accelerate molar distalization using a modified pendulum appliance and correction of severe deep bite with anterior crowding and enhance facial esthetics.
Keywords: Second molar extraction, molar distalization, modified pendulum appliance, deep bite correction.

How to cite : Adeni Km, Parameswaran R, Vijaylakshmi D, Ramaswamy M, Nandakumar A, Management of Class II Malocclusion with Modified Pendulum Appliance and Second Molar Extraction. J Contemp Orthod 2018;2(2):15-21

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