Medical MCQ-Which of the following headgear is preferred while treating a class II div. 1 malocclusion with a horizontal growth trend?

Which of the following headgear is preferred while treating a class II div. 1 malocclusion with a horizontal growth trend?

High pull head gear

Medium pull head gear

Cervical head gear

Reverse pull head gear

Question Category:

Dental

Correct Answer:

Cervical head gear

Description:

Cervical headgears cause extrusion of maxillary molars and thus increase the lower facial height. So these are generally indicated in low mandibular angle cases (horizontal growers) as an increase in lower facial height would be beneficial in these patients.

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