Comparative analysis of treatment outcomes between Bi-Maxillary Plates and Facemask for treating class III malocclusion in growing subjects. A retrospective study

Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2024 Jun 3;25(2):155-162. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2024.2059. Epub 2024 Apr 1.

Abstract

Aim: To comparatively analyse the skeletal and dento-alveolar changes after treatment with Class III Bi-Maxillary Plates (BMPs) and FM appliances in growing patients with Class III skeletal malocclusion.

Conclusion: BMPs with class III elastics provided a similar pattern of skeletal and dento-alveolar changes compared to FMs, however supported by slightly greater dentoalveolar effects that contribute to the correction of the class III malocclusion in growing subjects.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Alveolar Process
  • Bone Plates
  • Cephalometry*
  • Child
  • Extraoral Traction Appliances*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III* / therapy
  • Mandible
  • Maxilla*
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome