2025 Volume 13 Issue 1
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Treatment of Growing Skeletal Class III Malocclusion Using Maxillary Expansion and Intermaxillary Elastics


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  1. Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University Mohammed V in Rabat, 6212 Rabat, Morocco.
Abstract

The present case study demonstrates the effective use of a Quad'helix appliance in combination with Class III mechanics for the treatment of a growing skeletal Class III malocclusion. The patient was a 10-year-old girl who had an anterior crossbite as her main complaint. Clinical examination revealed a skeletal Class III malocclusion with a retrusive maxilla. Orthopedic and orthodontic intervention included slow maxillary expansion followed by 26 months of combined treatment. The therapeutic approach aimed to stimulate maxillary growth and correct skeletal discrepancy. At the end of the treatment period, the patient achieved a Class I molar and canine occlusion, normal overjet, and a 2 mm overbite. Furthermore, a significant enhancement in profile was attained. This case supports the clinical efficacy of using maxillary expansion appliances in order to facilitates orthopedic correction in young patients with Class III skeletal patterns, while highlighting the benefits of early intervention in guiding facial growth and improving occlusal relationships.


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Drissi AEM, Hazzat WE, Zaoui F, Benyahia H. Treatment of Growing Skeletal Class III Malocclusion Using Maxillary Expansion and Intermaxillary Elastics. Ann Dent Spec. 2025;13(1):34-40. https://doi.org/10.51847/BEsgm5jm6K
APA
Drissi, A. E. M., Hazzat, W. E., Zaoui, F., & Benyahia, H. (2025). Treatment of Growing Skeletal Class III Malocclusion Using Maxillary Expansion and Intermaxillary Elastics. Annals of Dental Specialty, 13(1), 34-40. https://doi.org/10.51847/BEsgm5jm6K
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