Fig. 8: Initial sagittal correctors and brackets placed. "Her parents were made aware that IM’s treatment with Sagittal Correctors was totally dependent on her excellent 24/7 wear of elastics. They were informed that otherwise her bite 'will not be corrected and the treatment time will be much greater, and very probably not as successful.'" Fig. 9: IM and her mom learning about 24/7 wear of elastics. Fig. 11: Comparison, Pre-Tx and 2-month SC progress from lateral perspective. Fig. 12: Comparison, Pre-Tx and 2-month progress from upper occlusal perspective. Fig. 10: Positioning of Class II elastics. so wear and location were emphasized repeatedly. (Figs. 9 & 10) Once Phase I posterior occlusion was achieved, then lower 2-2 brackets would be added. While there was no cross-bite present, the transverse relationships would be monitored, as Sagittal correc-tion occurred. If expansion were to be needed, it would be provided.Within 2 months there was a significant change in her overjet (Figs. 11 & 12) and within 4 months sagittal correction had occurred. (Figs. 13 &14) Her Phase I goals then, were to: í Improve and maintain molars to Class I. í Improve overbite and overjet, and incisor occlusion. í Increase arch length/make space for all perma-22 Winter 2020 JAOS
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