Class III Malocclusion

This is a description of a dental condition known as "mandibular prognathism," where the lower incisors, canines, and sometimes molars are positioned forward relative to the upper teeth. As a result, the lower jaw appears more prominent or protruded than the upper jaw.

What are the treatment options for Class III Malocclusion with Smilexcel Aligner?

• Accept the AP discrepancy

Focus on simple correction of teeth alignment and accept the class III discrepancy.

• Address the reverse overjet

Retraction of lower anterior segment and proclination of upper anterior segment to correct the reverse overjet without addressing the class III AP discrepancy.

• Correct the Class III AP discrepancy

Distalization of lower posterior segments.

Mesialization of upper posterior segments.

Combination of both.