The three-dimensional effects of the miniscrew anchored maxillary protraction (MAMP) in growing Class III patients will be described. In MAMP therapy, a hybrid hyrax and two mandibular miniscrews were used. Class III elastics were oriented full time until the anterior crossbite correction. A sample of 18 patients treated with MAMP therapy was assessed using cranial base superimposition of the before and after cone-beam computed tomography scans. Favorable anterior, lateral and vertical effects were observed after MAMP therapy. MAMP represents an adequate treatment alternative for Class III growing patients.
Learning Objectives:
After this lecture, attendees will be able to:
Define an alternative treatment option for Class III malocclusion patients in adolescence.
Demonstrate the orthopedic effects of a miniscrew-anchored maxillary protraction therapy.
Discuss the 3D dentoskeletal effects of a miniscrew-anchored maxillary protraction.
