Dentofacial Orthopaedic Correction of Maxillary Retrusion with the Protraction Facemask - a literature review

Abstract

The retruded maxilla in the Class III skeletal pattern could be effectively corrected with the protraction facemask in selected cases. A review of the different types of orthopaedic appliances used in Class III treatment, the rationale for facemask therapy, the effect of this treatment and the factors affecting stability is presented.

Keywords

• facemask
• orthopaedic force
• maxillary retrusion
• protraction
• maxillary rotation