Title: Non-extraction Treatment of Adult Class II Subdivision Malocclusion; Two Different Techniques

Abstract:

Treatment of adult Class II subdivision malocclusions can be challenging for clinicians because it is inherently difficult to treat asymmetric malocclusions than symmetric ones. Class II subdivisions can be addressed using different approaches including asymmetric extractions, orthodontic distalizers, fixed functional appliances and surgical orthodontic therapy. The choice of treatment approach depends on the cause of asymmetry, patient’s age, skeletal pattern and patient’s profile. Two cases will be presented to illustrate different techniques for correcting class II subdivision malocclusion in adult patients. Both patients have class II division 2 subdivision. The first case was treated with lingual fixed appliances and forsus device, and the second case malocclusion was corrected with labial fixed appliances and sliding jig. The appliance design, treatment sequence and treatment outcome of each case will be presented.

Biography:

Fadwa A Shembesh, an American Board Certified Orthodontist. She is currently an orthodontic faculty member in Benghazi University and Orthodontic Specialist in Jana Dental Center. She received dental degree (Bachelor of Dental Surgery BDS) in 2008 from Benghazi University, Faculty of Dentistry, where she graduated with honors as the first of the batch. Because of her passion for Orthodontics, she moved to the United States to finish her postgraduate studies and pursue the dream of becoming an orthodontist. Her journey in the States started with a one year Advanced Clinical program for International dentists in Orthodontics at New York University, College of Dentistry (NYUCD). Then the journey continued by finishing three year CODA accredited Orthodontic Residency Program at New York University in 2017. She became Board Certified Orthodontist in September of the same year and received T.M Graber outstanding article award in 2019. She is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and North Eastern Society of Orthodontists. She has active dental licenses to practice in the States of Texas and Oregon.