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In Angle Class II malocclusion, the mandibular plane angle is typically:

  1. Normal
  2. Steep (high angle — hyperdivergent)
  3. Cannot be determined from classification alone
  4. Flat (low angle — hypodivergent)
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Correct answer: B. Steep (high angle — hyperdivergent)

Class II malocclusion (especially Div 1) is classically associated with a STEEP (high/hyperdivergent) mandibular plane angle — posteriorly rotated mandible, increased lower facial height, vertical growth pattern. However, Class II can also present with hypodivergent patterns.

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