Abstract
Class III malocclusion can be defined as a skeletal facial deformity that is characterized by a forward mandibular position with respect to the cranial base and or the maxilla. We present a case of a 15-year-old man with skeletal Class III malocclusion who was treated with non-extraction orthodontic camouflage treatment using an orthodontic conventional technique. A fixed appliance, straight wire appliance (SWA) technique was used with a non-extraction treatment plan. Treatment was accompanied by intermaxillary Class III elastics. The total duration of active treatment was 23 months. There was a significant improvement in his occlusion, smile esthetics, and soft tissue profile pattern. Orthodontic camouflage can be considered an effective therapy for correcting milder cases of skeletal Class III malocclusion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 106-114 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Acta Medica Philippina |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Keywords
- SWA technique
- non-extraction
- orthodontic camouflage
- skeletal Class III malocclusion