Class 2 Div 1 Flashcards
Definition of class 2 div 1
- lower incisor edge lies posterior to cingulum plateau of upper incisors
- increased overjet
- upper central incisors proclined or of average inclination
What % of malocclusion are class 1
67-72
What % of malocclusion are class 2 div 1
15-20
What % of malocclusion are class 2 div 2
10
What % of malocclusion are class 3
3
Why treat class 2 div 1?
- Aesthetics
- Dental health: trauma risk
What skeletal pattern are class 2 div 1 usually?
Class 2 due to retrognathic mandible- maxillary protrusion less common
Soft tissue features?
- lips often incompetent due to prominence of incisors and/or underlying skeletal pattern
- lower lip trap can be cause of increased overjet
- if lip’s incompetent then special effort needed to achieve anterior oral seal
How to achieve anterior oral seal?
3 separate ways
1. Lip to lip seal by activity of circum-oral musculature- mandible postured to allow lips to meet
2. Lower lip drawn up behind upper incisors- tongue placed forwards between incisors to lower lip
3. Combination of these
Dental factors of class 2 div 1?
- increased overjet
- overbite varies
- potentially good alignment, crowding or spacing
- molar relationship
- habitually parted lips may lead to drying of gingiva and exacerbation of any pre-existing gingivitis
What habit can cause class 2 div 1?
Sucking habit
Occlusal features of sucking habit?
Proclination of upper anteriors
Retroclination of lower anteriors
Localised AOB/ incomplete OB
Narrow upper arch +/- unilateral posterior crossbite
Management options of class 2 div 1
- Accept
- Attempt growth modification
- Simple tipping of teeth
- Canouflage
- Orthognathic surgery
What should u consider when thinking of accepting class 2 div 1
- mildly increased overjet
- significant overjet but patient not unhappy
- will tx options be more difficult in future?
- advice re mouthguard
2 ways in which u can attempt growth modification?
- Headgear- try and restrain growth of maxilla horizontally and/or vertically
- Functional appliance