Clinical Protocol in Developing Class 3 Malocclusion; Justified Approach?

Farhan Durrani^1,

¹Faculty of Dental Sciences, Bhu, India

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Farhan Durrani. Clinical Protocol in Developing Class 3 Malocclusion; Justified Approach?. International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2016; 4(2):20-23. doi: 10.12691/ijdsr-4-2-2

Abstract

The purpose of the current report was to investigate orthopedic effects of a maxillary protraction headgear along with maxillary expansion on facial morphology in developing Class 3 patient before and during the pubertal period. The treatment resulted in Class 1 molar occlusion bilaterally; an ideal overjet, overbite, incisor angulations, and overcorrection may be needed during the treatment with continuous monitoring for the long term stability of the treatment.

Keywords:
class 3 malocclusion early correction post treatment changes protraction headgear treatment changes

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