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. 2019 Oct-Dec;9(4):360-362.
doi: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2019.09.004. Epub 2019 Oct 7.

Orthodontic treatment of class three malocclusion using clear aligners: A case report

Edoardo Staderini  1 , Simonetta Meuli  1 , Patrizia Gallenzi  1
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Orthodontic treatment of class three malocclusion using clear aligners: A case report

Edoardo Staderini et al. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2019 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Class III malocclusion is a growth-related challenging condition for orthodontists. We present a case of a 11-year-old girl with a skeletal class III malocclusion with bilateral cross bite, and a functional shift of the lower dental midline. A multiphase clear aligners' treatment was scheduled with the aim of removing all dental interferences which involved an anterior displacement of the mandible. At one-year follow-up, clear aligners' therapy resulted in skeletal and dental improvements. Clear aligners therapy represents a valid alternative to fixed appliance therapy in the early interception of class III malocclusion. The present manuscript was prepared following the CARE guidelines.

Keywords: Angle class III; Clear aligner; Interceptive orthodontic treatment.

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Pre-treatment intraoral, extraoral photographs, and radiographic examinations.
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Post-treatment intraoral, extraoral photographs, and radiographic examinations.
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