Spontaneous improvement in molar occlusion is often assumed to accompany orthodontic treatment of the Class II Division I case where all pre-molars have been removed. The investigation shows that while the buccal occlusion generally improves after the completion of removable appliance treatment this is seldom enough to correct a Class II molar relationship.
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