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Published on: October 20, 2023
Early correction of class III malocclusion with rapid maxillary expansion and face mask therapy
Muthukumar Karthi1, Gobichettipalayam Jagatheeswaran Anbuselvan, Bhandari Pawan Kumar
1Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:
A case report is presented of a class III malocclusion with a class III skeletal pattern and maxillary retrusion. Patient, a 10-year-old boy was treated with an orthopedic face mask in conjunction with rapid maxillary expansion and standard pre-adjusted edgewise appliance. Treatment was completed after 3 years and proved to be stable following the active treatment.

