The purpose of this case report is to describe the treatment of dental Class II malocclusion patient using 3D direct printed clear aligners at the finishing stage. A 23-year-old female presented with a chief complaint of impacted maxillary left second premolar. Clinical examination showed straight profile with mild crowding. Intraorally, she exhibited both Class II molar relationship. Decrowding was performed using nitinol wire. After decrowding, orthodontic microimplants were used for distalization of the maxillary dentition. Debonding was performed before the finishing stage according to the patient's request, and finishing was performed using clear aligners.
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