When the maxilla outgrows the mandible, a class II occlusion often results.

Name: When the maxilla outgrows the mandible, a class II occlusion often results.
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As the permanent molars erupt, the formation of a mesial step between the deciduous maxillary and mandibular second molars ensures that in most instances a class I occlusion (permanent first molar relationship) is formed. However, class II occlusion often results when the maxilla outgrows the mandible or if the mandible does not continue to grow.

When the Maxilla Outgrows the Mandible, a Class II Occlusion