The relative influence of genetics and environmental factors in the aetiology of malocclusion
has been a matter for discussion, debate, and controversy in the orthodontic literature. This …

Class III malocclusion represents a growth-related dentofacial deformity with mandibular
prognathism in relation to the maxilla and/or cranial base. Its prevalence varies greatly …

This study examined the effectiveness of maxillary protraction with orthopedic appliances in
Class III patients. A meta-analysis of relevant literature was performed to determine whether …

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue effects
of face mask/expansion therapy and to examine the effect of age on treatment response …

The purpose of this article is to summarize the short-term and long-termresults of the authors'
clinical prospective study on the treatment of Class III maloclusion using the protraction …

Objective: To test the null hypothesis that the presence of dehiscence and fenestration was
not different among patients with skeletal Class I, II, and III malocclusions. Materials and …

Class III malocclusion is one of the most difficult anomalies to understand. Because not all
Class III patients are candidates for surgical correction, patient assessment and selection …

The purpose of this study was to determine the sagittal response of Class III patients in the
primary, mixed, and late mixed dentition phases fitted with a protraction mask and …

A prospective clinical trial was conducted to determine the cephalometric and occlusal
changes following maxillary expansion and protraction. Twenty Southern Chinese patients …

Normal development of the maxilla results not only from movements of its constituent
skeletal units and bony apposition-resorption superficially, but also from the specific …