Predictive Methods and Formula of Class III Mandibular Growth Potential – A Review Article

Authors

Shih-Ying Lin, Division of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic, National Taiwan University Hospital
Wen-Pei Wong, Division of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic, National Taiwan University Hospital
Jenny Zwei-Chieng Chang, Division of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic, National Taiwan University Hospital
Min-Chih Hung, Division of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic, National Taiwan University HospitalFollow

Abstract

Class III malocclusion is common in Asian population and is a major challenge in orthodontic treatment. Some patients received orthopedic treatment to correct the skeletal disharmony in an earlier stage might have to be retreated later because of differential skeletal growth of the maxilla and mandible during the pubertal growth spurt. This article reviews some literature and discusses the craniofacial growth in Class III malocclusion. The methods and formula to predict future Class III growth pattern are also reviewed. This will help clinicians to decide whether to start camouflage treatment during the growth period or wait until completion of growth for orthognathic surgery treatment.

Recommended Citation

Lin, Shih-Ying; Wong, Wen-Pei; Chang, Jenny Zwei-Chieng; and Hung, Min-Chih (2017) "Predictive Methods and Formula of Class III Mandibular Growth Potential – A Review Article," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 28: Iss. 1, Article 3.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201701_28(1_2).0003
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol28/iss1/3

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