What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore a non-surgical treatment option for severe hyperdivergent Class II malocclusion.

Camouflage Treatment of a Severe Hyperdivergent Class II Malocclusion by Posterior Interproximal Tooth Reduction and Clear Aligners: A Case Report

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Case report shows effective camouflage treatment of Class II malocclusion in a teenager, suggesting alternatives to surgery.

To explore a non-surgical treatment option for severe hyperdivergent Class II malocclusion.
Case report of a 15-year-old female with severe skeletal Class II malocclusion.
Treatment involved posterior interproximal reduction and clear aligners with Class II elastics.
Focus on improving occlusion and smile aesthetics without surgery.
Achieved normal occlusion after 26 months of treatment.
Improved smile aesthetics without worsening facial profile.
Residual mandibular growth contributed to successful malocclusion correction.

Giudice et al. (2026) studied this question.

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