Management of Severe Skeletal and Dental Class Iii Malocclusion in Young Growing Child

Abstract

Management of severe Class III malocclusion in young growing childCase report:A 14-year-old male presented complaining of dissatisfaction with his   appearance   and   requesting   that   his   facial   esthetics   be enhanced by aligning his jaws. The clinical examination revealed Class III malocclusion mid face deficiency. Phase 1 treatment was carried out using Rapid Maxillary expansion combined with face mask  to  expand  and  protract  the  maxilla.  This  was  followed  by phase  II  treatment  with  fixed  appliance  toalign  and  adjust  the occlusion.  The  total  time  for  active  treatment  was  fourty-two months.At the end of this time, esthetic and functional objectives were  achieved  meeting  the  expectations  of  the  patient  and  his parents