Class II Treatment Approaches for the Growing Patients
Speaker
Dr. Hyeran Helen Jeon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Immediately after her graduation from the Doctor of Science in Dentistry in 2016 and certificate program in Orthodontics at Penn, Dr. Jeon joined the faculty at Penn. Her main research interests are: (1) bone remodeling, (2) wound healing, and (3) maxillary expansion using temporary anchorage devices (TADs). Since her DScD, Dr. Jeon has been strongly involved in student research mentoring. With her clinical background in both Orthodontics and Periodontics, she teaches both predoctoral and postdoctoral students at Penn. Dr. Jeon currently practices Orthodontics at the Penn Dental Family Practice at Locust Walk.
Disclosure: Dr. Jeon has no relevant financial relationships to report.
Course Description
Currently, many Class II treatment options are available for growing patients. However, the decision-making process has been done mainly depending on the clinicians’ experience, personal preference, and their own success rate. In this lecture, we will review the Class II differential diagnosis, treatment timing, various treatment approaches, long-term results, and comparison among different treatment options.
Educational Objectives
- Understand the etiology of Class II problems and the ideal treatment timing
- Understand the characteristics of different Class II appliances and determine the best treatment option for the patients
Contact
For information, please contact Penn Dental Medicine Continuing Dental Education at:
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu