Case Report
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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2024; 15(10): 965-972
Published online Oct 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i10.965
Simple and effective method for treating severe adult skeletal class II malocclusion: A case report
Li-Li Xie, Dan-Yang Chu, Xiao-Feng Wu
Li-Li Xie, Dan-Yang Chu, Department of Stomatology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050057, Hebei Province, China
Xiao-Feng Wu, Chengde Medical University, Chengde 067000, Hebei Province, China
Author contributions: Xie LL designed the study; Xie LL and Chu DY conducted the studies; Chu DY and Wu XF analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all the authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Medical Science Research Project Plan by Health Commission of the Hebei Province, No. 20220063.
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Corresponding author: Li-Li Xie, MS, Associate Professor, Department of Stomatology, Hebei General Hospital, No. 348 West Peace Road, Shijiazhuang 050057, Hebei Province, China. 1017690048@qq.com
Received: March 13, 2024
Revised: September 12, 2024
Accepted: September 20, 2024
Published online: October 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Severe skeletal class II malocclusion in adults can be effectively corrected using a method involving distal movement of the maxillary dentition using microimplant nail anchors, push springs, long-arm traction hooks, and elastic traction chains. After 52 months of treatment with this approach, the patient’s overbite and overjet were normal, and her facial profile improved.