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Time matters! A simple early approach to avoid complex massive surgery – A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Nausheer Ahmed, K Ranjan R Bhatt, Abrar Younus A*, Chethana , NA Rahul, Uroosa Aymen

Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2024

Article Page : 308-311

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2024.050

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Abstract

Abstract

Skeletal Class III malocclusion has always been in discussion for its complex nature, which can be caused by Deficient maxilla and/ or Procumbent of mandibular basal bone or combination of both. With regard to the ideal timing of the treatment, research has shown that early intervention may be most successful as it utilises the growth status of the patient and if avoided necessitates additional surgical procedures at later period. As surgery is only performed later on, obtaining treatment early, helps to prevent the patient's social life from being negatively impacted by the facial disfigurement. This case study details the management of a 16-year-old girl who had maxillary retrusion and mesio-occlusion. Treatment was with pre-adjusted edgewise mechanics with slow maxillary expansion with a Ni-Ti expander and protraction facemask.

Keywords: Class III malocclusion, Ni­Ti expander, Early treatment, Maxillary protraction, Facemask therapy

How to cite : Ahmed N, Bhatt K R R, Abrar Younus A, Chethana, Rahul N, Aymen U, Time matters! A simple early approach to avoid complex massive surgery – A case report. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2024;10(4):308-311

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