Non-surgical Correction of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion with Severe Crowded Dentition by Dental Arch Expansion– A Case Report

Authors

Yun-Ting Chen, Department of Orthodontics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
Wen-Ken Tai, Department of Orthodontics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
Chih-Chen Chou, Department of Orthodontics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
Hoi-Shing Luk, Department of Orthodontics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
Heng-Ming Chang, Department of Orthodontics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
Chia-Tze Kao, Department of Orthodontics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, TaiwanFollow

Abstract

Using clip type self-ligation bracket combined with nickel-titanium arch wires can easily relief dental crowding and achieve arch expanding for adult patients with severe dentition crowding. This 25-year-old female was diagnosed as skeletal Class III with maxillary deficiency and severe dental crowding, anterior and posterior crossbite. We used clip type self-ligation bracket with non-tooth extraction, non-surgery, and non mini-implant insertion treatment. Successfully improved facial profile and achieve the harmonious proportion of vertical facial 's appearance.

Recommended Citation

Chen, Yun-Ting; Tai, Wen-Ken; Chou, Chih-Chen; Luk, Hoi-Shing; Chang, Heng-Ming; and Kao, Chia-Tze (2013) "Non-surgical Correction of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion with Severe Crowded Dentition by Dental Arch Expansion– A Case Report," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 25: Iss. 1, Article 5.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201303_25(1).0005
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol25/iss1/5

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