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

Authors : Adeni KM, Parameswaran R, Vijaylakshmi D, Ramaswamy M, Nandakumar A

DOI : 10.18231/j.jco.2018.013

Volume : 2

Issue : 2

Year : 2018

Page No : 15-21

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.


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