Dentofacial Orthopaedic Correction of Maxillary Retrusion with the Protraction Facemask - a literature review
oraz | 25 sty 2024
O artykule
Data publikacji: 25 sty 2024
Zakres stron: 143 - 150
Otrzymano: 01 cze 1992
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1992-0003
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© 1992 Gekkiow Goh et al., published by Sciendo
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The retruded maxilla in the Class III skeletal pattern could be effectively corrected with the protraction facemask in selected cases. A review of the different types of orthopaedic appliances used in Class III treatment, the rationale for facemask therapy, the effect of this treatment and the factors affecting stability is presented.