Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2019
Volume : Volume 10
Issue : Issue 3
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Anna Aelin VA.
annaaelinva@gmail.com
Background: Angle’s Class III malocclusion is a dental discrepancy in a sagittal plane that may or may not be associated with a skeletal discrepancy. Facial esthetics may be affected by this skeletal discrepancy, and it is one of the most common complaints of patients who seek orthodontic treatment. Class III treatment in adults can be done by compensatory tooth movement in simple cases or in combination with orthodontics and orthognathic surgery in more severe cases. This article describes an adult male patient with skeletal and dental class III malocclusion. The severity of malocclusion was within the camouflage limits, so camouflage treatment was decided. The upper arch was constricted, and a bilateral posterior crossbite was seen. The upper arch was expanded using NiTi expander. Class III elastics were used to attain optimum overjet, Class I molar and canine relationship. At the end of the treatment, the profile of the patient improved with positive overjet, overbite and full intercuspation was achieved.
Keywords: Nitanium expander, camouflage, Rapid maxillary expansion.
