Case Report

Early Treatment of a Class III Malocclusion Using Mini Maxillary Protractor: A Case Report

10.13076/1300-3550-24-3-215

  • Mevlüt Çelikoğlu
  • Hüsamettin Oktay

Received Date: 01.08.2011 Accepted Date: 18.10.2011 Turk J Orthod 2011;24(3):215-222

This case report describes the treatment of a patient aged 12 years with a Class III malocclusion using a modified maxillary protractor and discusses the results of the treatment. The patient was instructed to wear the appliance at least 20 hours a day until a positive overjet was achieved. After the overcorrection of the anterior crossbite with protraction therapy, edgewise fixed appliances were used to correct the midline discrepancy and to establish Class I canine and molar relationships. Treatment time for maxillary protraction was 6 months, and the total treatment time was 18 months. Correction of the malocclusion was accomplished with both skeletal and dental changes.

Keywords: Class III malocclusion, Mini maxillary protractor, Maxillary protraction