title: Distal movement of the mandibular dentition with temporary skeletal anchorage devices to correct a Class III malocclusion.
abstract: This case report describes the treatment of an 18-year-old man with a skeletal Class III pattern and a full-step Class III malocclusion. The orthodontic treatment included distal movement of the mandibular dentition with temporary skeletal anchorage devices. The total active treatment time was 30 months. His occlusion and facial appearance were significantly improved by the orthodontic treatment. Posttreatment records 2 years later showed excellent results with good occlusion and facial balance.
authors.affiliation: Visiting adjunct assistant professor, Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Mesa, Ariz; private practice, Okayama, Japan.
authors.forename: Kiyoshi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tai
authors.forename: Jae Hyun
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Mutsuhito
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tatamiya
authors.forename: Yukio
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kojima
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology*; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011378:Prognathism / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*