Chin cap force to a growing mandible. Long-term clinical reports.
A detailed evaluation of the changes in mandibular growth of three patients under chin cap therapy, based on extended observation with periods of treatment alternating with observation periods.
D000293:Adolescent; D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible / Q000254:growth & development*; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D013997:Time Factors; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*