Evaluation of two skeletal and dental class III cases: 10 years postretention.
OBJECTIVE
The orthodontic treatment and the results of treatment of two skeletal and dental Class III cases are presented.


METHODS
The cephalometric radiographs taken before and after treatment and 10 years out of retention are evaluated, and the basis for the selected treatment approach is presented. Ten-year postretention results are reviewed and factors that provide the clinician with a better understanding of treatment alternatives in growing patients with Class III relationships are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
Type of malocclusion, direction of mandibular growth, maxillary and mandibular incisor inclinations, origin of the anomaly, and patient cooperation are important factors in selecting a treatment plan for this malocclusion.
Doğan
Servet
S
Department of Orthodontics, Ege University, Faculty of Dentistry, Izmir, Turkey.
Sabah
Munire Ece
ME
D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible / Q000254:growth & development / Q000473:pathology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology; D019516:Orthodontic Space Closure; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011378:Prognathism / Q000473:pathology; D012690:Serial Extraction; D016896:Treatment Outcome