Evaluation of Types of Treatment Plan for Patients with Class II Division 2 Malocclusion among Orthodontists in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu: A Questionnaire Study
Akash Ponnukumar, Arya Jayavarma
Keywords :
Class II division 2, Management, Prevalence, Survey
Citation Information :
Ponnukumar A, Jayavarma A. Evaluation of Types of Treatment Plan for Patients with Class II Division 2 Malocclusion among Orthodontists in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu: A Questionnaire Study. 2022; 12 (1):11-14.
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the different treatment alternatives for class II division 2 malocclusion prevalent among the orthodontist in a questionnaire study. Methodology: The study was conducted among the orthodontist practicing in Chennai and Puducherry regions. A self-reviewed questionnaire was distributed to 52 orthodontists and the completely filled survey questions were collected and assessed. Results: Only an average of 27% of patients were having class II division 2 malocclusion with 69% of orthodontists considering the age of 12–15 years to be an optimal treatment period. Self-ligating bracket system was highly preferred for treatment care compared to the conventional bracket system. Conclusion: A need for proper treatment plan, appliance selection, and appropriate biomechanics is needed for class II division 2 malocclusion.
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