Early correction of class III malocclusion with rapid maxillary expansion and face mask therapy

Abstract

A case report is presented of a class III malocclusion with a class III skeletal pattern and maxillary retrusion. Patient, a 10-year-old boy was treated with an orthopedic face mask in conjunction with rapid maxillary expansion and standard pre-adjusted edgewise appliance. Treatment was completed after 3 years and proved to be stable following the active treatment.

Keywords

• Class III malocclusion
• face mask
• rapid maxillary expansion