Orthodontic management of Class III malocclusion in growing patients with RME and facemask: A case series

Orthopaedic treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion in children is critical because it can prevent potential surgical procedures. Initial management of class III malocclusion helps to avoid the harmful effects of facial deformity. Hence, we present four cases on the early orthopaedic therapy of class III malocclusion using rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and a face mask. All these cases presented with class III malocclusion, which included mid-face deficit and an anterior cross bite. All of them were treated with a combination of RME and facemask therapy. Combined skeletal and dental improvements resulted in satisfactory treatment of class III malocclusion.