Compensatory treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion with miniscrews – case report

Vol. 16 – Number 63 – 2023 Na Visão D’elas Page 105-111 Compensatory treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion with miniscrews – case report Leniana Santos Neves1 Angel Roseane Nogueira de Souza2 Rodrigo Hermont Cançado1 Camila Carolina Moura Oliveira3 Esdras de Campos França4 Abstract Compensatory treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion represents an option for adult patients who do not want to undergo orthodontic-surgical treatment and wish occlusion and facial aesthetics improvements. The success of the compensatory treatment of Classe III malocclusion depend on a correct diagnosis and treatment planning that considers the severity of vertical and anteroposterior discrepancies and the patient growth pattern. The aim of this study is to present the treatment of an adult patient with moderate skeletal Class III malocclusion and mandibular protrusion treated with skeletal anchorage whit miniscrew-anchored sliding jig and Class III intermaxillary elastics. The results achieved led to a significant improvement in the patient profile whit smiles esthetics. Class I molar and canine relationships were achieved. Successful on the correction of the anteroposterior occlusal discrepancy and esthetic correction of a Class III malocclusion through compensatory treatment with Class III elastics and miniscrew can be achieved if patient’s compliance is satisfactory. Descriptors: Corrective Orthodontics, Angle Class III Malocclusion, adult. 1 Master and Doctor in Orthodontics – FOB-USP, Adjunct Professor of the Department of Restorative Dentistry – Area of ​​Orthodontics – Faculty of Dentistry – UFMG. 2 Specialist in Orthodontics – UFMG. 3 Student of the Specialization course in Orthodontics – Faculty of Dentistry – UFMG. 4 Master and PhD in Dentistry – UFMG, Substitute Professor of the Department of Restorative Dentistry – Areas of Orthodontics and Dental Materials – Faculty of Dentistry – UFMG. DOI: 10.24077/2023;1663-659871356823