Non-extraction Camouflage Treatment of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion

Citra Anggitia, Raden Aditya Wisnu Wardhana, Ari Triwardhani

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)106-114
Number of pages9
JournalActa Medica Philippina
Volume57
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • SWA technique
  • non-extraction
  • orthodontic camouflage
  • skeletal Class III malocclusion

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