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A case of correction of molar Class II using the pendulum appliance is described. Upper first molars were distalized into Class I, crowding was eliminated in the upper arch and space was provided to attain Class I relationship. Treatment lasted for 18 months. A two year follow up shows stability of the occlusion.
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Wong, A., Rabie, A. & Hägg, U. The Use of Pendulum Appliance in the Treatment of Class II Malocclusion. Br Dent J 187, 367–370 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4800281
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