Aesthetics with lingual orthodontics: resolving Class II malocclusions with molar distalization

This work emphasizes the most recent aspects and innovations in the field of lingual orthodontics. Proper case selection and the advantages and disadvantages of these innovations are outlined, and cases are discussed in which the lingual approach seems to have been faster and more efficient. Among the nonextraction cases, a method of distalizing the second maxillary molars is described. This biomechanical procedure is well suited for the Class II malocclusions, solving the problem without bicuspid extraction. The objective of this article is to present these innovations in lingual orthodontics to a larger segment of the profession. A clinical case is used to illustrate the molar distalization procedure.