PMC4890066_01
Pretreatment extraoral and intraoral photographs
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F1
She was in mixed dentition stage, had convex profile with average Frankfurt mandibular plane angle, class II (end-on) molar relation, upper and lower anterior crowding along with deviated midline (Fig. 1).
Bonded pendulum appliance for distalization of maxillary molars
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F2
Pendulum appliance was used in this case to correct the class II malocclusion (Fig. 2).
Postdistalization showing space gain
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F3
Maxillary molar distalization was completed in 4 months (Fig. 3).
Postdistalization stabilization with headgear
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F4
Stabilization of class II molar relation with headgear and nance button was done to hold the gained space (Fig. 4).
Impacted canine correction on 0.018 stainless steel wire with E-chain
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F5
Extrusion of canine was done on 0.018 stainless steel wire with E-chain as seen in Figure 5; 0.018 stainless steel wire with helices was made to apply the force and sound biomechanics.
Torque correction with 0.019 x 0.025 stainless steel wire
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F6
After canine alignment in the arch, 0.019 x 0025 stainless steel wire was used for torque correction (Fig. 6).
Posttreatment extraoral and intraoral photographs
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F7
Finally, good dentoalveolar changes and occlusion were achieved (Fig. 7).