Class II Div I Malocclusion Flashcards
What is a class II Div I malocclusion?
This is where the lower edge of the incisors occludes posterior to the cingulum plateau of the upper incisors
OJ is increased
Upper incisors may be proclined or of average inclination
Why do we tx class II Div I malocclusions?
Aesthetic reasons - profile concerns
Dental Health reasons - Inc OJ has risk of trauma (if OJ is >9mm then 2x risk of trauma)
IF pt has OJ >9mm what is their IOTN?
5a
What does an OJ of >9mm mean?
Inc trauma risk by 2x
What is the aetiology of a class II Div I malocclusion?
Skeletal pattern - AP relationship (usually class II skeletal base and class II incisors)
Habits
Dental Factors - inc OJ (proclined upper incisores)
Soft Tissues - incompetent lips, lip trap
What AP skeletal base relationship does a class II Div I malocclusion usually have?
Skeletal class II - the mandible is retrognathic and set further back
Why might a class II Div I pt have a class I skeletal base?
If pt has inc OJ, incisors are proclined and there is a lip trap
What is the ANB of a class II Div I pt?
> 4
What can the inclination of upper incisors be in class II Div I pts?
Can be >110 if proclined
Describe the soft tissue profile of a class II Div I pt
Lips can be incompetent = this is where when mentalis muscle is relaxed the lips do not meet
Incompetent lips can result in a lip trap which is where the upper incisors get trapped infront of the lower lip resulting in and INC OJ as the upper teeth are rpoclined and lowers retroclined
How do pts with incompetent lips achieve anterior oral seal?
They have to posture the mandible forwards to allow the lips to meet and the lower lip is pushed forward to get lip seal
OR
They posture the lower lip behind the incisors tongue is placed forwards between incisors and lower lip
OR COMBO OF ABOVE
What are the dental factors of a class II Div I pt?
Inc OJ
Can have retroclined or average inclination upper incisors
Can have inc OB
Molar relationship usually class II
Incompetent lips can lead to dry mouth which an exacerbate gingivitis
What habits can contribute to class II Div I malocclusion?
Dummy
Finger
Blanket
Lips
All of above
What does the effect of a habit depend on?
Duration and intensity of havbit - ifs pt habit is >6 hours a day then it will affect dental development, if habit more intense this also affects severity of effect of habit
What are the common features of a oral habit?
Proclination of the upper incisors
Retroclination of lower incisors
AOB (can be bilateral or unilateral)
Posterior crossbite
Narrow upper arch