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<p>The management of a Class III malocclusion in the mixed dentition presents with many challenges, in particular, the post-treatment growth-related changes which can continue into adulthood. This case report describes the multidisciplinary management of a 9-year-old female using titanium dental implants, rapid maxillary expansion and a Delaire facemask. Pre-treatment, post-treatment and long-term follow-up records of the patient are presented.</p>
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The management of a Class III malocclusion in the mixed dentition presents with many challenges, in particular, the post-treatment growth-related changes which can continue into adulthood. This case report describes the multidisciplinary management of a 9-year-old female using titanium dental implants, rapid maxillary expansion and a Delaire facemask. Pre-treatment, post-treatment and long-term follow-up records of the patient are presented.

Case report: early class III correction using titanium dental implants and facemask therapy: a 24-year follow-up

Australasian Orthodontic Journal

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The management of a Class III malocclusion in the mixed dentition presents with many challenges, in particular, the post-treatment growth-related changes which...

Case report: early class III correction using titanium dental implants and facemask therapy: a 24-year follow-up

Published Online: Jul 14, 2022

Page range: 213 - 226

Received: Dec 01, 2021

Accepted: May 01, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-2022-0024

© 2022 Nida Khan et al., published by Sciendo

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