Facemask- an Indispensable Tool for Class III Orthopedic Disharmony.

ABSTRACT

Abnormality in the relationship of the maxillary and mandibular jaw bases is one of the commonly encountered problems, which when treated within the period of growth with the help of orthopaedic appliances help in the attainment of correct jaw relationship. This timely use of several orthopaedic appliances like chin cup, head gear, face mask also called as reverse pull head gear, assists in preventing a more complex and compromised treatment options like camouflage or surgical correction. Orthopaedic malrelation, which occurs due to deficient maxilla, while the patient is in mixed dentition stage are the best candidates for the use of facemask therapy.