Mitchell: An Introduction to Orthodontics 3e 
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Chapter 10
Class II division 2
Burstone, C. R. (1977). Deep overbite correction by intrusion. American Journal of Orthodontics, 72, 1-22. [PubMed 267433] [DOI: 10.1016/0002-9416%2877%2990121-X]
A useful paper for the more experienced orthodontist using fixed appliances.Dyer, F. M., McKeown, H. F., and Sandler, P. J. (2001). The modified twin block appliance in the treatment of Class II division 2 malocclusions. Journal of Orthodontics, 28, 271-80. [DOI: 10.1093/ortho%2F28.4.271]
Describes with beautiful illustrations the management of two Class II division 2 cases treated with functional and fixed appliances.Lee, R. T. (1999). Arch width and form: a review. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 115, 305-13. [PubMed 10066980] [DOI: 10.1016/S0889-5406%2899%2970334-3]
Leighton, B. C. and Adams, C. P. (1986). Incisor inclination in Class II division 2 malocclusions. European Journal of Orthodontics, 8, 98-105. [PubMed 3459666]
Kim, T. W. and Little, R. M. (1999). Post retention assessment of deep overbite correction in Class II division 2 malocclusion. Angle Orthodontist, 69, 175-86. [PubMed 10227559]
Melsen, B. and Allais, D. (2005). Factors of importance for the development of dehisences during labial movement of mandibular incisors: a retrospective study of adult orthodontic patients. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 127, 552-61. [PubMed 15877035] [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2003.12.026]
Although this is a retrospective study, it does have a sample size of 150 adults. The authors concluded that thin gingivae pre-treatment, presence of plaque and inflammation were useful predictors of gingival recession.Millett, D. T., Cunningham, S. J., O'Brien, K. D., Benson, P., Williams, A., and de Oliveira, C. M. (2006). Orthodontic treatment for deep bite and retroclined upper front teeth in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 4. Number CD005972.
The authors concluded that it is not possible to provide any evidence-based guidance to recommend or discourage any type of orthodontic treatment to correct Class II division 2 malocclusion in children.Ng, J., Major, P. W., Heo, G., and Flores-Mir, C. (2005). True incisor intrusion attained during orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 128, 212-19. [PubMed 16102407] [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2004.04.025]
Selwyn-Barnett, B. J. (1991). Rationale of treatment for Class II division 2 malocclusion. British Journal of Orthodontics, 18, 173-81. [PubMed 1931851]
This paper contains a carefully constructed argument for management of Class II division 2 malocclusion by proclination of the lower labial segment rather than extractions, in order to avoid detrimental effects upon the profile.
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