Summary of the webinar exploring the role of the occlusal plane and the aetiology of the malocclusion
Aetiology:
- Lack of attrition 1954 Begg
- Malocclusion is due to a vertical discrepancy
- Flexure / extension of cranial base results the vertical discrepancy
- Class 2 have increased CBA and increased occlusal plane
- Class 3 reduced CBA and flat occlusal plane
Treatment:
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- Correction of occlusal plane angle: resulting in re-directing growth, class 2 forwards and not vertical, class 3 vertical and not AP
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