title: Complete entrapment of the maxilla. Two different case therapies.
abstract: Treatment and management of complete entrapment of the maxilla by the mandible can be one of the most difficult orthodontic cases. This affects normal growth and development of the patient. Two entirely different treatment modalities will be demonstrated for correction.
authors.forename: Philip J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Pistolas
mesh_terms: D000202:Activator Appliances; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology*; D024343:Open Bite / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D017289:Orthodontic Appliances, Functional; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014716:Vertical Dimension