Skeletal Class III malocclusion is characterized by maxillary retru- sion, mandibular protrusion, or a combination of the two.1,2 This type of malocclusion is among the most challenging for orthodontists to treat, since unfavorable growth will compromise any clinical improve- ments in 20-25% of patients.3 Fac- tors affecting the success of treat- ment include the patient’s age and sex, a family history of Class III malocclusion, and the severity of the sagittal discrepancy.
Treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion in adolescents using miniscrew-supported orthopedic and fixed orthodontic appliances
Carlucci, Antonella;Lombardo, Luca;Cremonini, Francesca;Palone, Mario
2023
Abstract
Skeletal Class III malocclusion is characterized by maxillary retru- sion, mandibular protrusion, or a combination of the two.1,2 This type of malocclusion is among the most challenging for orthodontists to treat, since unfavorable growth will compromise any clinical improve- ments in 20-25% of patients.3 Fac- tors affecting the success of treat- ment include the patient’s age and sex, a family history of Class III malocclusion, and the severity of the sagittal discrepancy.File in questo prodotto:
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