title: Class III subdivision malocclusion corrected with asymmetric intermaxillary elastics.
abstract: Correcting a Class III subdivision malocclusion is usually a challenge for an orthodontist, especially if the patient's profile does not allow for any extractions. One treatment option is to use asymmetric intermaxillary elastics to correct the unilateral anteroposterior discrepancy. However, the success of this method depends on the individual response of each patient and his or her compliance in using the elastics. The objectives of this article were to present a successful treatment of a Class III subdivision patient with this approach and to illustrate and discuss the dentoskeletal changes that contributed to the correction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. jansong@travelnet.com.br
authors.forename: Guilherme
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Janson
authors.forename: Marcos Roberto
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: de Freitas
authors.forename: Janine
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Araki
authors.forename: Eduardo Jacomino
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Franco
authors.forename: Sérgio Estelita Cavalcante
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Barros
mesh_terms: D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy*; D008437:Maxilla; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult