OHI-S Class 2 Malocclusion. All Treatment Protocols and Clinical Strategies in One Place 7 lessons 6h 49min

Class 2 malocclusion is not a single problem — it is a spectrum of skeletal, dental, and vertical discrepancies that demands precision, strategy, and clinical adaptability. This comprehensive program brings together all major treatment philosophies, mechanics, and decision-making frameworks into one unified clinical system. From growth modification in developing patients to camouflage strategies in adults, every phase of Class 2 therapy is dissected through a biomechanics-driven and case-based lens to transform complexity into structured predictability.
Learning Objectives

Utilize diagnostic frameworks for identifying skeletal, dental, and vertical discrepancies.

Implement growth modification strategies during the pubertal growth phase.

Apply camouflage mechanics for adult Class 2 correction.

Manage vertical dimension control and understand its impact on facial aesthetics and stability.

Master the biomechanics of intermaxillary elastics, functional appliances, and fixed appliances.

Execute the clinical application of TADs for anchorage control and complex tooth movements.

Navigate extraction vs non-extraction decision-making in Class 2 cases.

Develop strategies for achieving long-term stability, function, and aesthetic balance.

Target Audience
This course is designed for dental professionals seeking advanced clinical strategies, biomechanics-driven protocols, and decision-making frameworks for managing skeletal, dental, and vertical discrepancies in both growing and non-growing patients. Best for Orthodontists, Pediatric Dentists, and Restorative Dentists.
Topics
Lesson 1. Gummy Smile Management in Class 2 Malocclusion

Diagnosis and assessment of the need for vertical control

Methods of vertical dimension control: advantages and disadvantages

Vertical control of anterior teeth. Improvement or prevention of gummy smile

Treatment approaches for gummy smile correction

Clinical application of high-pull J-hook headgear

Application of 2×4 intrusion arch mechanics

Influence of TAD vertical position on the occlusal plane

Extraction treatment mechanics in Class 2 cases

Lesson 2. Class 2 and Vertical Dimension Control in Orthodontic Treatment

Diagnosis and assessment of the need for vertical control

Influence of TAD vertical positioning on the occlusal plane

Effect of lever arm length on incisor inclination

Relationship between TAD vertical position, lever arm length, incisor inclination, and overbite

Methods for controlling the vertical dimension of occlusion: advantages and disadvantages

Vertical control of the molar region

Difference between intrusion by rotation of occlusal plane applying biomechanics and absolute intrusion

Effect of the vertical position of TADs on the inclination of the occlusal plane

Retention and relapse following vertical dimension control

Lesson 3. Camouflage Treatment of Class 2 Malocclusion: Clinical Protocols

Retraction of upper anterior teeth in Class 2 cases and associated facial profile changes

Functional appliance therapy strategies in growing patients

Protocols for Class 2 correction using intermaxillary elastics

Clinical application and biomechanics of Herbst and Herbst-type appliances

Elastic-supported and hybrid Herbst appliance derivatives

Treatment protocols for Class 2 Division 2 malocclusions

Lesson 4. The Role of TADs in Class 2 Orthodontic Treatment

Protocols for Class 2 correction through molar distalization techniques

Design and customization of distalization mechanics protocols

Posterior anchorage reinforcement strategies and stabilization techniques

En-masse retraction protocols for anterior teeth control

Sagittal correction protocols through molar intrusion mechanics

Lesson 5. Role of CBCT in Class 2 Malocclusion Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Tooth angulation in relation to the alveolar bone using CBCT

Correlation between CBCT and cephalometric (teleradiographic) analysis

Assessment of bone limitations based on CBCT findings

Extraction vs distalization for camouflage treatment: CBCT-based decision-making process

Root resorption: assessment and implications on CBCT imaging

Finishing phase guided by CBCT evaluation

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) assessment using CBCT

Lesson 6. Vertical Dimension and Occlusal Plane Control in Class 2 Malocclusion Treatment

Role of vertical dimension and occlusal plane angulation in Class 2 diagnosis and treatment planning

Cephalometric and clinical indicators of vertical excess and deficiency in Class 2 cases

Influence of occlusal plane control on mandibular positioning, facial aesthetics, and long-term stability

Comparison of conventional, skeletal anchorage–assisted, and hybrid vertical control approaches

Biomechanical strategies for vertical dimension control using fixed appliances, aligners, and TADs

Effects of vertical control on soft tissue harmony and smile aesthetics

Case-based applications of occlusal plane modification in Class 2 correction

Integration of vertical control principles in comprehensive treatment planning for adolescent and adult patients

Lesson 7. Simplified Mechanics for the Treatment of Class 2 Malocclusion in Growing and Non-Growing Patients

Etiology of Class 2 malocclusion with emphasis on occlusal plane and mandibular deficiency

Treatment principles in growing vs non-growing patients: diagnostic differentiation and decision-making

Early use of intermaxillary elastics and bite ramps in Class 2 deep bite and open bite cases

Vertical and transverse control strategies in Class 2 correction

Functional appliance therapy during the pubertal growth spurt for skeletal modification

Fixed appliance strategies in non-growing patients: extraction and non-extraction protocols

Use of TADs in severe non-growing Class 2 cases

Simplified biomechanics: reduced wire sequences and non-compliance treatment approaches

Clinical case applications:

Deep bite and severe overjet in growing patients

Deep bite with gummy smile in growing patients

Class 2 subdivision cases in growing patients

Class 2 treatment with premolar extractions in non-growing patients

Class 2 non-extraction treatment with TADs in non-growing patients

Class 2 treatment with extractions and gummy smile correction in non-growing patients