Nonsurgical approach for severe malocclusion may be effective

Researchers detailed the nonsurgical treatment of an adolescent patient with severe skeletal class III malocclusion.

In a case report published in Cureus, the researchers considered the nature and multifactorial etiology of the patient’s condition. A clinician-guided decision-making process allowed for the selection of the most appropriate treatment option, which involved rapid maxillary expansion to separate the midpalatal suture followed by the placement of a fixed orthodontic appliance with class III elastics.

After a treatment duration of 15 months, the researchers reported forward maxillary movement, an impacted upper second premolar eruption, anterior crossbite correction and A point-Naison-B point angle improvement.

The findings highlighted that treatment with rapid maxillary expansion and fixed orthodontic appliances could help achieve successful dental esthetics and functional occlusion.

Read more: Cureus

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