title: Modified fixed nanobite tandem appliance for rapid correction of developing Class III malocclusion.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Rapid correction of developing Class III malocclusion in pediatric patients using a method with decreased reliance on patient compliance and increased patient comfort.
  
  
  METHODS
  The modified fixed nanobite tandem appliance (MFNTA) consists of three components, two fixed and one removable. The maxillary fixed appliance consists of a nickel-titanium fixed maxillary expander and a soldered buccal arm used for Class III elastic traction. The mandibular appliance consists of modified fixed nanobite and buccal headgear tubes welded to the mandibular first molar band for facebow attachment.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Pre- and posttreatment records revealed significant skeletal improvement without increase in the vertical dimension and marked improvement in facial balance and esthetics.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  MFNTA has the potential to be an effective tool in the treatment of developing Class III malocclusion and relief of the psychologic trauma caused by an anterior crossbite.
authors: Department of Orthodontics and Dental Anatomy, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. dr.prabhatkc@gmail.com
authors: K C
authors: KC
authors: Prabhat
authors: Maheshwari
authors: M
authors: Sandhya
authors: Kumar Verma
authors: KV
authors: Sanjeev
authors: Tariq
authors: T
authors: Mohd
authors: Naved Zahid
authors: NZ
authors: Syed
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D020724:Elastomers / Q000737:chemistry; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible / Q000254:growth & development; D009532:Nickel / Q000737:chemistry; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D009972:Orthodontics, Interceptive / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D013193:Stainless Steel / Q000737:chemistry; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003764:Dental Materials; D020724:Elastomers; C040654:titanium nickelide; D013193:Stainless Steel; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium