Abstract

Overjet and Skeletal Anchorage in Class II Malocclusion

by Manni Antonio

One of the main objectives of treating skeletal Class II cases is to reduce profile convexity by advancing the mandible. Investigating the mechanisms that either promote or hinder this advancement, and consequently implementing the correct strategies to achieve it, is one of the goals of research. In fact, analyzing the scientific literature reveals an extreme variability in sample outcomes: the reasons why similar treatments often yield different results have not yet been fully clarified. Assessing overjet before and during treatment could help explain some of these inconsistencies. A correct "reading" of overjet and the control of tooth movement within it could be essential for a successful treatment. Anchorage systems and appliances do not all function in the same way: we need to understand their effects to achieve treatments that are as effective, efficient, standardized, predictable, and feasible as possible in daily clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

After this lecture, you will be able to understand the clinical significance of overjet.
After this lecture, you will be able to critically observe the various types of skeletal anchorage
After this lecture, you will be able to choose the appliance and type of anchorage (skeletal or traditional) in an individualized manner, depending on the deviated components that need correction.