Use of PowerScope to enhance Class II treatment with Invisalign

Vol. 16 – Number 62 – 2023 Alinhadores Page 131-143 Use of PowerScope to enhance Class II treatment with Invisalign Alexandre Moro1 Fernanda Harumi Oku Prochnow2 Stéffany dos Anjos Francisco3 Eduardo Duarte Caleme4 Cauby Maia Chaves Junior5 Francielle Topolski6 Abstract Correcting a Class II molar relationship in an adult patient is not an easy task. And with orthodontic aligners this becomes even more difficult. Aligners have difficulties in Class II correction, mainly because their effectiveness depends on the use of elastics, and patients often do not cooperate enough. There are cases in which patients should be treated with orthognathic surgery, but they do not accept the surgery. So, we can treat them compensatory using a Class II corrector, like the PowerScope. This article describes three ways to incorporate PowerScope into Class II treatment with Invisalign. The designs are described as hybrid, simplified, complex and each one is illustrated by a clinical case. In this way, it can be concluded that PowerScope can be a great ally in the treatment of complex Class II cases with Invisalign aligners. The approach is very promising, but still needs some adjustments. Descriptors: Orthodontics, Class II corrector, Invisalign. 1 Full Professor of Orthodontics – UFPR, Professor of the Master’s and Doctorate Programs in Clinical Dentistry – Universidade Positivo. 2 Student of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Dentistry – Universidade Positivo. 3 Student of the Master’s Program in Clinical Dentistry – Universidade Positivo. 4 Full Professor of Orthodontics – Undergraduate, Masters and Doctorate – UFC. 5 Professor of the Master’s and Doctorate Programs in Clinical Dentistry – Universidade Positivo. DOI: 10.24077/2023;1662-01989128