Growth Modification Treatment in Class III Malocclusions - An Orthodontic Case Report

From Volume 33, Issue 9, November 2006 | Pages 546-554

Authors

David Waring

BChD, MDSc, MFDS RCS (Eng), MOrth RCS (Ed), FDS (Orth) RCS(Ed)

Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, University Dental Hospital of Manchester.

Articles by David Waring

Emma Henley

BDS, MFDS RCSEd

Maxillofacial Senior House Officer, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, UK

Articles by Emma Henley

Abstract

A number of treatment options for Class III malocclusions have been reported. Early intervention incorporating growth modification allows the clinician to attempt mandibular growth restraint and promote the forward growth of the maxilla. At the optimal age for growth modification, rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and protraction headgear can be used to produce these beneficial changes. The following case report describes the management of an 8.5-year-old patient who underwent treatment using RME, protraction headgear and fixed appliances.

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