Management of the class III malocclusion treated with maxillary expansion,facemask therapy and corrective orthodontic. A 15-year follow-up

The facial growth of class iii malocclusion worsens with age,in this case,the early orthopedic treatment,providing facial balance,modifying the maxillofacial growth and development. a 7.6-year old boy presented with class iii malocclusion associated with anterior crossbite; the mandible was shifted to the right and the maxilla had a transversal deficiency. rapid maxillary expansion followed by facemask therapy was performed,to correct the anteroposterior relationship and improve the facial profile. the patient was followed for a 15-year period,after completion of the treatment,and stability was observed. growing patients should be monitored following their treatment,so as to prevent malocclusion relapse. © 2015,j appl oral sci. all rights reserved.