Angle Class III malocclusion with anteroposterior and vertical discrepancy in the final stage of growth

ABSTRACT Angle Class III malocclusion is characterized by an anteroposterior dental discrepancy with or without anteroposterior and vertical skeletal changes. Patients usually seek orthodontic treatment because facial appearance is compromised in most cases. The present study describes the clinical case of a 12-year and 6-month-old girl in her final stage of pubertal growth presenting Class III malocclusion with anteroposterior and vertical discrepancies. Initial treatment consisted of maxillary expansion using a Hass expander followed by the use of a Petit facemask for a minimum of 16 hours a day. During corrective treatment, Class III elastics were used to complement protraction. At the end of the treatment, skeletal discrepancy had improved, and the ANB angle increased from 0 to 2o. Angle Class III malocclusion, anterior crossbite and open bite were corrected. This case was presented to the Committee of the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics (BBO) as part of the requisites to become a BBO Diplomate.RESUMO A m á oclusão de Classe III de Angle tem como característica uma discrepância dentária anteroposterior, que pode ou não estar acompanhada por alterações esqueléticas tanto no sentido anteroposterior quanto no vertical. O aspecto facial fica comprometido na maioria dos casos, levando o paciente a procurar o tratamento ortodôntico. O presente artigo descreve o caso clínico de uma paciente com doze anos e seis meses de idade, portadora de má o...
Source: Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research