Maxillary protraction using orthodontic miniplates in correction of Class III malocclusion during growth

Conclusions The bone-anchored maxillary protraction approach induced a significant orthopedic maxillary advancement, and retarded the mandibular growth with improvement of facial profile. Maxillomandibular divergency was increased mainly due a counterclockwise rotation of the maxilla.
Source: Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research