Early treatment of Class Ⅲ malocclusion based on craniomaxillofacial growth and development
More and more attention has been paid to the early treatment of malocclusion,especially the early treatment of class Ⅲ malocclusion.Class Ⅲ malocclusion not only affects maxillofacial growth and development,occlusal function and facial beauty,but also leads to serious physical and mental problems.Focusing on class Ⅲ malocclusion,the definition,classification,etiological mechanism,craniofacial growth and development rule,and the influence of early treatment on craniofacial growth and development were reviewed.In class 111 patients,the craniofacial growth and development should be evaluated and analyzed when the early intervention carried out.The purpose of treatment of class Ⅲ malocclusion is achieved by using the appliance to affect the craniomaxillofacial growth.
Malocclusion,Angle class ⅢGrowth and DevelopmentOrthodontic appliances,functionalOrthodontics,preventiveOrthodontics,interceptiveEarly orthodontic treatment