Class 2 jaw deformity
Abnormality of the jaw Class 2 refers to a condition in which the upper and lower jaws are not aligned, that is, either the upper jaw is forward or the lower jaw is backward, or a combination of these two positions is seen. The facial profile of these people is convex.
If the patient comes before puberty, the lower jaw can be guided forward and the upper jaw backward with orthodontic devices and the abnormality can be treated. If the patient after puberty or adulthood with this type of abnormality Orthodontic specialist refer to, maxillary correction is no longer possible by orthodontics without surgery, and in case of severe deformity, the appearance of the patient can be improved by changing the position of the teeth through fixed orthodontics. But if the abnormality is severe, to change the position of the patient’s jaw, he will need orthodontics along with surgery.
Class 2 jaw deformity is divided into Division 1 and Division 2:
Class II Division 1: In this abnormality, the patient has increased overjet so that there is a significant difference between the two jaws.
Class II Division 2: In this anomaly, the front teeth of the upper jaw are located vertically or backwards, and the patient has a deep overbite. Although in this type of malformation there is a difference between the two jaws, but because the front teeth of the upper jaw are vertically or backward inclined, the difference between the two jaws seems less. Crowding of upper jaw teeth and Deep Bite It is very evident.