Abstract

Tips for Class II Correction with Elastics and Aligners in Permanent Dentition

by Pasciuti Enzo

The correction of Class II malocclusions in patients with permanent dentition represents one of the most frequent challenges in orthodontic treatments for orthodontists. In this lecture, Dr. Enzo Pasciuti will provide a detailed overview of the most effective clinical strategies for managing Class II cases through the combined use of aligners and elastics in various modalities. The lecture will cover the key elements for optimizing setup design, with the goal of increasing treatment efficiency and achieving predictable and reproducible results. Special attention will be given to the choice of attachments—crucial for controlling complex dental movements—the ideal sequence of movements, the creation of a functional setup, and the synergistic use of elastics to facilitate sagittal correction. Several real clinical cases will also be presented, allowing participants to understand the practical application of the theoretical concepts discussed. Thanks to his solid clinical experience and international training, Dr. Pasciuti will offer a complete and up-to-date overview on how to successfully approach Class II correction with aligners, providing participants with practical tools they can immediately apply in their everyday practice starting the very next Monday.

Learning Objectives

After this lecture, you will be able to plan and design an effective aligner setup to predictably correct a Class II malocclusion
After this lecture, you will be able to select the most appropriate attachments to increase predictability in Class II treatments with aligners
After this lecture, you will be able to plan how to use intermaxillary elastics in synergy with aligners to improve sagittal correction