The relation between pogonion advancement and posterior maxillary impaction.

Controversy exists about the relation between the amount of posterior maxillary impaction and pogonion (P) advancement. The aims of the current study were to (1) propose a formula to predict the amount of P advancement due to posterior maxillary impaction surgery, (2) predict the amount of posterior maxillary impaction by means of a formula to achieve the best facial harmony, and (3) identify the compatibility between proposed formulas and the actual resultant mandibular position after posterior maxillary impaction surgery. For obtaining the formulas, 2 cephalograms were taken from 1 patient in centric occlusion and rest position.

The effect of anterior inclined plane treatment on the dentoskeletal of Class II division 1 patients.

Most of Class II malocclusions are due to underdeveloped mandible with increased overjet and overbite. Lack of incisal contact results in the extrusion of the upper and lower anterior dentoalveolar complex, which helps to lock the mandible and prevent its normal growth and development, and this abnormality is exaggerated by soft tissue imbalance. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the skeletal and dental changes in patients treated with anterior inclined plane appliance in growing patients with moderate Class II Division 1 having deep overbite.