Timing of early correction of mandibular hypoplasia in skeletal class II malocclusion: a review
Abstract:Skeletal Class II malocclusion is a common malocclusion seen in clinics. It is characterized by maxillary protrusion and mandibular retrognathia and has a high incidence in adolescent mixed dentition and early permanent dentition. The early functional correction has achieved some clinical results in treating skeletal Class II malocclusion with mandibular hypoplasia. During treatment, the timing of correction is the key factor in determining the therapeutic effect, although it is difficult to understand. This r… Show more
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