New approach of maxillary protraction using modified C-palatal plates in Class III patients.
10.4041/kjod.2015.45.4.209
- Author:
Yoon Ah KOOK
1
;
Mohamed BAYOME
;
Jae Hyun PARK
;
Ki Beom KIM
;
Seong Hun KIM
;
Kyu Rhim CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. kook190036@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Maxillary protraction;
Modified C-palatal plate;
Class III malocclusion-growing patient
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Humans;
Malocclusion;
Masks
- From:The Korean Journal of Orthodontics
2015;45(4):209-214
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Maxillary protraction is the conventional treatment for growing Class III patients with maxillary deficiency, but it has undesirable dental effects. The purpose of this report is to introduce an alternative modality of maxillary protraction in patients with dentoskeletal Class III malocclusion using a modified C-palatal plate connected with elastics to a face mask. This method improved skeletal measurements, corrected overjet, and slightly improved the profile. The patients may require definitive treatment in adolescence or adulthood. The modified C-palatal plate enables nonsurgical maxillary advancement with maximal skeletal effects and minimal dental side effects.
