Indian Journal of Contemporary Dentistry
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 2

Facemask and Reverse Twin Block for Correction of a Skeletal Class III with Anterior Cross Bite

1Reader, Department of Orthodontics, Inderprastha Dental College and Hospital, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, India

2Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Noida

*Corresponding author: Vineet Golchha, Reader, Department of Orthodontics, Inderprastha Dental College And Hospital, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, India. Email: orthovineet@gmail.com

Online published on 8 October, 2014.

Abstract

The skeletal Class III malocclusion though comparatively small in incidence is one of the most difficult malocclusion to treat. It can be due to maxillary retrognathism, mandibular prognathism or both. Reverse pull Headgear or Face Mask have been used for early maxillary protraction. Face mask therapy has been shown to improve the skeletal relationship. The article presents a case report of the skeletal class III treated using a Face mask and Reverse Twin block appliance.

Keywords

Class III malocclusion, Reverse Pull Headgear, Maxillary Protraction