Oral Health and Dental science
Open AccessGrowth Modification Approach for Class III Malocclusion in a 9-Year-Old Female: A Nonsurgical Case Report
Authors: Hayder Abdalla Hashim, Mohamed H Abdalla Hashim.
Abstract
A 9-year-old growing female patient presented with a concave facial profile, anterior cross bite with an associated anterior open bite, and misaligned maxillary incisors, indicative of a Class III malocclusion. Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning allowed for timely intervention using orthopedic and orthodontic approaches. Treatment involved maxillary expansion combined with protraction therapy, followed by fixed orthodontic appliances to achieve optimal dental alignment and occlusal stability. This nonsurgical approach resulted in significant improvement in facial profile, smile esthetics, and functional occlusion. Early growth modification successfully eliminated the need for future surgical intervention, highlighting the importance of interceptive treatment in growing patients. The treatment plan, progress, and outcomes were thoroughly discussed with the patient and her guardian throughout the course of care.
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