Functional approach to a Class II patient with upper first molar impaction

Indian J Dent Res. 2014 Sep-Oct;25(5):662-6. doi: 10.4103/0970-9290.147120.

Abstract

The lack of the left first molar maxillary and the left second molar maxillary, caused respectively by impaction and agenesis is a very rare case, which determines an important occlusal imbalance and asymmetrical mandible movement. A gnatologic and functional orthodontic approach were planned to improve the retrognathic mandible and the muscular activity using kinesiograph and electromyography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anodontia / therapy*
  • Cephalometry / methods
  • Child
  • Electromyography / methods
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy*
  • Mandibular Advancement / methods
  • Masseter Muscle / physiopathology
  • Maxilla / pathology
  • Molar / abnormalities
  • Molar / pathology*
  • Muscle Contraction / physiology
  • Myofunctional Therapy / methods
  • Neck Muscles / physiopathology
  • Orthodontic Appliances, Functional
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Retrognathia / therapy
  • Temporal Muscle / physiopathology
  • Tooth, Impacted / therapy*