Jaw functional orthopedics is a therapeutic alternative for class III malocclusion: a case report

Several dentistry specialists have discussed the effectiveness of treatment Class III malocclusion in primary dentition and beginning mixed dentition. Jaw functional orthopedics offers therapeutic resources to control this at a timely age since it does not require dental anchorage. Children with difficulty chewing, phonation, appearance is negatively affected. The unraveling bite, as soon possible, essential offer facial maxillary complex proper function during child’s development. cases presented here demonstrate immediate effect these resources. patients (age ranging from three five years old, girls one boy) sought orthodontic care because anterior crossbite. They were treated an opportune through orthopedic devices draw attention their results. Additionally, search PubMed (MEDLINE) database, April 2021, using terms “class malocclusion” “early treatment” time limit filter last ten years, English, 28 articles reviews clinical trials found. Of which, by reading abstracts, 20 selected. Classic books on Functional Orthopedics also consulted. This brief review aims theoretically reference article which four described.