[Completely-customized lingual orthodontics to correct class II malocclusion in adolescents].

INTRODUCTION

Completely-customized lingual orthodontics is an efficient, predictable and esthetic solution for our patients. Adolescents showing a class II malocclusion represent the majority of patients in orthodontic practices. Several modes of treatment are available to correct this sagittal discrepancy such as inter-maxillary elastics, flexible or rigid protrusion devices, maxillary distalization using mini-screws or symmetric and asymmetric extractions. The choice depends on several decision criteria such as the severity of the malocclusion, the symmetry of the class II discrepancy as well as the age and the motivation of the patient.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

In this article, the authors will describe the current therapeutical strategies to correct a class II malocclusion in adolescents with a completely-customized lingual appliance.

CONCLUSION

It is as easy to correct a significant class II malocclusion with a lingual technique as it is with vestibular techniques, completely-customized lingual orthodontics providing the advantage of facilitating treatments.