Use of mandibular propulsive appliance associated with low level laser therapy in the treatment of Class II

Vitor Hugo Panhóca, Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato

Introduction: In most clinical cases, Class II malocclusion is related with mandibular distocclusion, which can be best treated with mandibular propulsion devices, with: skeletal, dentoalveolar and facial soft tissues effects. Objective: This paper presents a new type of functional fixed orthodontic appliance capable of treating Class II malocclusions. Methods: Two cases were treated by combining multi-bracket appliances and mandibular propulsive appliance (MP). Results: Treatment results with MP were aesthetically and functionally favorable. Conclusion: MP proved to be an excellent device for orthopedic and dentoalveolar correction of Class II malocclusion, achieving normal and functional occlusion, balancing facial esthetics of treated patients.

Keywords: Malocclusion, Angle Class II. Mandibular advancement. Laser therapy, low-level.

How to cite: Panhóca VH, Bagnato VS. Utilização de aparelho propulsor mandibular associado a laser de baixa potência no tratamento da Classe II. Rev Clín Ortod Dental Press. 2017 Dez-2018 Jan;16(6):47-60. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14436/1676-6849.16.6.047-060.art

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