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Case Reports
. 2011 Fall;5(4):136-40.
doi: 10.5681/joddd.2011.031. Epub 2011 Dec 19.

Nonsurgical treatment of maxillary deficiency using tongue guard appliance: a case report

Farzaneh Ahrari  1 , Neda Eslami
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Nonsurgical treatment of maxillary deficiency using tongue guard appliance: a case report

Farzaneh Ahrari et al. J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects. 2011 Fall.

Abstract

The present report describes orthodontic treatment of a patient with skeletal Class III malocclusion and maxillary hypopla-sia. To correct the retrusive maxilla, the treatment plan included an intra-oral removable device. It had the advantages of good patient cooperation, ease of construction and effective modification. Forward growth of the maxilla, minimal down-ward and backward rotation of the mandible and improved facial profile esthetics were achieved.

Keywords: Tongue guard; maxillary deficiency; orthodontic treatment; removable appliance.

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Figure 1. Tongue guard appliance (upper) and tongue guard appliance with a midpalatal screw and hooks for face mask therapy (lower).
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Figure 1. Tongue guard appliance (upper) and tongue guard appliance with a midpalatal screw and hooks for face mask therapy (lower).
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