Management of the Class III malocclusion treated with maxillary expansion, facemask therapy and corrective orthodontic. A 15-year follow-up

J Appl Oral Sci. 2015 Jan-Feb;23(1):101-9. doi: 10.1590/1678-775720140074.

Abstract

The facial growth of Class III malocclusion worsens with age, in this case, the early orthopedic treatment, providing facial balance, modifying the maxillofacial growth and development. A 7.6-year old boy presented with Class III malocclusion associated with anterior crossbite; the mandible was shifted to the right and the maxilla had a transversal deficiency. Rapid maxillary expansion followed by facemask therapy was performed, to correct the anteroposterior relationship and improve the facial profile. The patient was followed for a 15-year period, after completion of the treatment, and stability was observed. Growing patients should be monitored following their treatment, so as to prevent malocclusion relapse.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / diagnostic imaging
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / therapy*
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design
  • Orthodontic Appliances*
  • Orthodontics, Corrective / methods*
  • Palatal Expansion Technique
  • Radiography
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome