Early treatment of Class III malocclusion: 10-year clinical follow-up

The purpose of this case report is to add another means of treatment for the anterior crossbite malocclusion in early mixed dentition. The selected functional device is an eruption guidance appliance (EGA). The analysed patient had a functional anterior crossbite, a mandibular protrusion tendency, and a normodivergent growth pattern. The early treatment was suggested to correct the malocclusion and avoid unfavourable occlusal conditions that could end in a class III malocclusion growth pattern. After 18 months of treatment, with night-time use, the malocclusion was completely resolved. This therapy strategy allowed the correction of the sagittal jaws’ relationship and maximum control of the vertical dimension. After 2 years of follow-up, the results were preserved. The peculiarity of this kind of intraoral orthodontic tools is the use of the erupting forces rather than the active forces. This early treatment of anterior crossbites with EGA may be considered an effective treatment approach for achieving good functional and aesthetic results.

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Protraction facial mask in early treatment of class III malocclusion

Revista Estomatología ◽

10.25100/re.v14i2.5599 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Jesús Alberto Hernández ◽

Libia Soto

Keyword(s):

Early Treatment ◽

Case Reports ◽

Class Iii ◽

Class Iii Malocclusion ◽

Orthopedic Treatment ◽

Mandibular Bone ◽

Facial Mask ◽

Orthognatic Surgery ◽

Facial Changes

Summary: Treatment of mild to moderate maloclussion class III with protraction facial maskcould reduce the need of orthognatic surgery at all or reduce the size of the orthognatic surgicalintervention. Objetive: To evaluate the effect of early treatment with facial mask in angle classIII patients. Methods: Two class III patientes were estudied beinf treated with facial masthe firstpatient used the facial mask 12 hours at day 3 months periods then the patient was switched todental orthopedic treatment controlled by Rx lateral perfilogram . The second patient used facialmask 6 months ,then switched to dental orthopedic treatment 3 years.The patients were controleduntil patients were 14 years old. Discussion: This serie of 2 case reports reveal that the use of aprotactil facial mask is favourable ro treat patients suffering class III maloclussions. Theskeletal facial changes were positively significant in those patients according to the datadetectable changes of maxillar and mandibular bone size and the cefalometric points a and b thatoclussal plane. In follow up studies ,it and determend that even after reach the patients 18 yearsof age, 67% of the patients were in normal oclussion even longer than 8 years after treatment.Thisresuet indicates that only on third of the ortonagte surgeris may be truly needed to the treatmentof ,class III dental. Key words: Class III maloclussion. Facial mask. Early dentaltreatment.

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Skeletal effects of early treatment of Class III malocclusion with maxillary expansion and face-mask therapy

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics ◽

10.1016/s0889-5406(98)70306-3 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 113 (3) ◽

pp. 333-343 ◽

Cited By ~ 195

Author(s):

Tiziano Baccetti ◽

Jean S. McGill ◽

Lorenzo Franchi ◽

James A. McNamara ◽

Isabella Tollaro

Keyword(s):

Early Treatment ◽

Face Mask ◽

Class Iii ◽

Class Iii Malocclusion ◽

Maxillary Expansion ◽

Skeletal Effects

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Orthodontic camouflage of skeletal Class III malocclusion with miniplate: a case report

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics ◽

10.1590/2177-6709.21.4.089-098.oar ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

pp. 89-98 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Marcel Marchiori Farret ◽

Milton M. Benitez Farret ◽

Alessandro Marchiori Farret

Keyword(s):

Orthognathic Surgery ◽

Class Iii ◽

Class Iii Malocclusion ◽

Lower Lip ◽

Facial Profile ◽

Skeletal Class ◽

Mandibular Teeth ◽

One Year ◽

Angle Class Iii Malocclusion

ABSTRACT Introduction: Skeletal Class III malocclusion is often referred for orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery. However, with the aid of miniplates, some moderate discrepancies become feasible to be treated without surgery. Objective: To report the case of a 24-year-old man with severe skeletal Angle Class III malocclusion with anterior crossbite and a consequent concave facial profile. Methods: The patient refused to undergo orthognathic surgery; therefore, orthodontic camouflage treatment with the aid of miniplates placed on the mandibular arch was proposed. Results: After 18 months of treatment, a Class I molar and canine relationship was achieved, while anterior crossbite was corrected by retraction of mandibular teeth. The consequent decrease in lower lip fullness and increased exposure of maxillary incisors at smiling resulted in a remarkable improvement of patient's facial profile, in addition to an esthetically pleasing smile, respectively. One year later, follow-up revealed good stability of results.

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Effects of a pre-fabricated corrector appliance in the early treatment of anterior crossbite in Class III malocclusion

10.11606/d.25.2021.tde-22112021-153505 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gonzalo Paúl Velásquez Huilca

Keyword(s):

Early Treatment ◽

Class Iii ◽

Class Iii Malocclusion

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Direct Anterior Tracks: Early and Functional Management of Class III Malocclusions—Case Report and Literature Review

Case Reports in Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2019/9323969 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Echeverry Juan Carlos ◽

Barbosa-Liz Diana

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Early Treatment ◽

Class Iii ◽

Class Iii Malocclusion ◽

Innovative Treatment ◽

Different Populations ◽

Functional Management

The prevalence of class III malocclusion ranged from 0 to 26% in different populations. Many types of treatments have been described in dental literature. The results of early treatment have been positive. The purpose of this report is to describe the case of a four-year-old patient with class III malocclusion who received an innovative treatment using direct anterior tracks. This therapy efficiently obtained immediate improvement of profile and occlusal relationships.

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