Korean J Orthod.
2006 Oct;36(5):388-396.
Surgical orthodontic treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion using mini-implant: correction of horizontal and vertical dental compensation
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of orthodontics, Kooalldam Dental Hospital, Korea. bracket@hanmail.net
- 2Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Korea.
Abstract
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Treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion with mini-implant anchorage is discussed in relation to vertical control of the maxillary posterior dentoalveolar region and horizontal control of mandibular anterior teeth. A midpalatal mini-implant provided anchorage for intruding the maxillary posterior teeth. Mandibular mini-implant implants were used to bring about labioversion of mandibular anterior teeth. After mandibular setback surgery, improvement of the facial profile was obtained both horizontally and vertically. Total treatment time was 11 months. Stable occlusion was maintained after 18 months of retention. The effectiveness and efficacy of mini-implants for the treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion are also discussed.