Abstract
Class II malocclusion is extremely common in mixed dentition. An increased overjet in the primary or mixed dentition is indicative of an underlying class II malocclusion. This can be due to a variety of factors, including digit sucking, a lip trap or an underlying skeletal II base relationship. A variety of treatment modalities can be used to effectively treat it.
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DiBiase, A., Sandler, P.J. Early treatment of class II malocclusion. Clin Dent Rev 2, 19 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41894-018-0031-7
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