Comparisons of two protocols for the early treatment of Class III dentoskeletal disharmony

• Published in: European journal of orthodontics Vol. 38; no. 1; pp. 51 - 56
• Main Authors: Perillo, Letizia, Vitale, Maddalena, Masucci, Caterina, D'Apuzzo, Fabrizia, Cozza, Paola, Franchi, Lorenzo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.02.2016
• Subjects: Case-Control Studies; Cephalometry - methods; Child; Clinical Protocols; Dentistry; Extraoral Traction Appliances; Female; Humans; Male; Malocclusion, Angle Class III - therapy; Mandible - growth & development; Maxilla - growth & development; Palatal Expansion Technique - instrumentation; Patient Compliance; Retrospective Studies; Secondary Prevention - instrumentation; Secondary Prevention - methods; Splints

To assess the short-term outcomes of splints, Class III elastics, and chincup (SEC III) and rapid maxillary expansion and facial mask (RME/FM) protocols. 25 patients with Class III dentoskeletal disharmony (10 males, 15 females) treated with the SEC III protocol were evaluated at the beginning (T1,...