Interdisciplinary treatment of Class III malocclusion using mini-implant: problem-oriented orthodontic treatment.
- Author:
Dong Hyuk IM
1
;
Young Shin KIM
;
Min Ah CHO
;
Ki Sung KIM
;
Sung Eun YANG
Author Information
1. Department of orthodontics, Kooalldam Dental Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Problem-oriented;
Treatment goal;
Treatment planning;
Mini-implant
- MeSH:
Dentition;
Malocclusion*
- From:Korean Journal of Orthodontics
2007;37(4):305-314
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Interdisciplinary treatment of Class III malocclusion with congenital missing of unilateral maxillary canine and anterior crossbite is discussed focusing on a problem-oriented treatment planning, treatment progress, and treatment result. Maxillary mini-implant provided anchorage for distalization of the maxillary right porsterior dentition. Mandibular mini-implants were used to distalize the whole mandibular dentition. Total treatment time was 17 months to achieve a successful treatment goal. Stable occlusion was maintained after 12 months of retention.
