Orthodontic Compensation with extraction and support of hooks in a Class III Malocclusion in an adult patient. Case report
Class III malocclusion is one of the dentoskeletal alterations affecting a significant percentage of the global population. Its etiology is multifactorial, ivolving hereditary, environmental, and skeletal factors. This condition is frequently associated with facial disharmony, which can negatively i...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2026 |
| País: | Perú |
| Institución: | Universidad de San Martín de Porres |
| Repositorio: | Revistas - Universidad de San Martín de Porres |
| Idioma: | español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistas.usmp.edu.pe:article/3414 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://portalrevistas.aulavirtualusmp.pe/index.php/Rev-Kiru0/article/view/3414 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Malocclusion, Angle Class III; Orthodontics; Malocclusion; Tooth Extraction Maloclusión de Angle Clase III; Ortodoncia; Mordida Cruzada, Extracción Dental. |
| Sumario: | Class III malocclusion is one of the dentoskeletal alterations affecting a significant percentage of the global population. Its etiology is multifactorial, ivolving hereditary, environmental, and skeletal factors. This condition is frequently associated with facial disharmony, which can negatively impact a patient’s self-esteem. The therapeutic approach to Class III malocclusion depends mainly on the severity of the case and the patient’s age. Among the available options, compensatory treatment or orthodontic camouflage is considered a common and effective option in selected cases. The purpose of this case report is to describe the clinical characteristics and therapeutic management of a patient with Class III malocclusion through compensatory treatment involving extractions and loops. Finally, it aims to provide updated information that may serve as a reference for the management of similar cases in clinical practice. |
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