title: Nonsurgical treatment of maxillary deficiency using tongue guard appliance: a case report.
abstract: The present report describes orthodontic treatment of a patient with skeletal Class III malocclusion and maxillary hypopla-sia. To correct the retrusive maxilla, the treatment plan included an intra-oral removable device. It had the advantages of good patient cooperation, ease of construction and effective modification. Forward growth of the maxilla, minimal down-ward and backward rotation of the mandible and improved facial profile esthetics were achieved.
authors.affiliation: Orthodontist, Assistant Professor, Dental Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
authors.forename: Farzaneh
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ahrari
authors.forename: Neda
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Eslami