Case story
This is the Bite that is most effective when treated at 7-8 years of age- Class III Underbites
7-Year old Asian Female presents with a posterior and anterior crossbite.
The challenge
Severe underbite and bilateral crossbite at such a young age and the lower jaw is going to grow last
The plan
Rapid palatal expansion, reverse-pull headgear, and 3X3 braces to correct Class III and develop space.
The outcome
Corrected crossbites, advanced the maxilla, improved Class III relationship, and established positive overjet.
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