Management of the Class III malocclusion treated with maxillary expansion, facemask therapy and corrective orthodontic. A 15-year follow-up
J. appl. oral sci
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23(1): 101-109, Jan-Feb/2015. tab, graf
Article
in English
| LILACS, BBO
| ID: lil-741587
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.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Orthodontic Appliances
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Orthodontics, Corrective
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Malocclusion, Angle Class III
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. appl. oral sci
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of São Paulo/BR
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