Case Study: Facemask Protocol for Growing Patient
Emad Attia Eskander Hanna · SVOA Dentistry · 2024
This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of a 9-year-old Egyptian male with a Class III incisor relationship and skeletal Class III base, characterized by a -3 mm reverse overjet, 70% reverse overbite, and masticatory difficulties. The patient exhibited full unit Class III molar relationship, unclassified canine relationship, lower and upper crowding, concave profile, acute nasolabial angle, and competent lips. Treatment involved two phases: Phase 1 utilized an orthopaedic appliance (facemask) with banded hyrax and posterior acrylic bite planes, while Phase 2 employed upper and lower fixed pre-adjusted edgewise appliances with MBT prescription and class III elastics. This comprehensive approach aimed to address the malocclusion effectively and achieve improved dental alignment and facial aesthetics.