Distalizzazione elastica graduabile

Abstract

Objectives

To describe the case of a 10-year-old boy with complete permanent dentition, Class II division I malocclusion and deep anterior bite.

Materials and methods

The initial cephalometric tracing revealed a Class II hypodivergent pattern with reduction of the anterior facial height. The patient was treated with a flexible, palatally positioned orthodontic appliance for 7 months, after which a multibracket appliance (upper and lower arches) was used for approximately 18 months.

Results and conclusions

The flexible distalizing device achieved distalization of upper molars, and the multibracket appliance allowed correction of the relationship between the two arches, producing a Class I occlusion of canines and molars and the correction of the overbite and overjet.