Surgical orthodontic treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion using mini-implant: correction of horizontal and vertical dental compensation.
- Author:
Dong Hyuk IM
1
;
Hyun Jung PARK
;
Jae Woo PARK
;
Jeong Il KIM
;
Young Il CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of orthodontics, Kooalldam Dental Hospital, Korea. bracket@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mini-implant;
intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth;
dental decompensation
- MeSH:
Compensation and Redress*;
Malocclusion*;
Tooth
- From:Korean Journal of Orthodontics
2006;36(5):388-396
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
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.
