Facemask- an Indispensable Tool for Class III Orthopedic Disharmony.
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2016-03
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Abnormality in the relationship of the maxillary and mandibular jaw bases is one of the commonly encountered
problems, which when treated within the period of growth with the help of orthopaedic appliances help in the attainment
of correct jaw relationship. This timely use of several orthopaedic appliances like chin cup, head gear, face mask also
called as reverse pull head gear, assists in preventing a more complex and compromised treatment options like
camouflage or surgical correction. Orthopaedic malrelation, which occurs due to deficient maxilla, while the patient is in
mixed dentition stage are the best candidates for the use of facemask therapy.
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Facemask, orthopedic appliance, class III malocclusion
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Fatima Jalis, Saha Subrata, Patra Tamal Kanti, Arora Kashika. Facemask- an Indispensable Tool for Class III Orthopedic Disharmony. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2016 Mar-Apr; 2(2): 20-22.