First Molar Extraction In Class III Malocclusion In Adult Patients

Abstract

Background: Skeletal and dental Class III malocclusions have problems that are quite difficult for orthodontists who handle them and also for patients, especially female patients who experience them. This is mainly felt because the growth of the mandible continues even though the growth of the maxilla is over, so that as the patient ages, the facial features even get worse. Patient profile will appear concave and in terms of aesthetics will greatly disrupt the patient\'s self-confidence. Objective: A management of skeletal and dental III class malocclusion cases in adult patients will be discussed on this occasion mainly for the purpose of sharing experiences. Material: Materials in this article is based on the case of class III malocclusions treated in a private clinic. Further study is supported by scientific information about similar cases from various journals and related textbooks. Result: A satisfactory result of the patient can be obtained at the end of the treatment, especially in terms of its facial aesthetics. Conclusion: In conclusion, it can be said that in certain cases, non-surgical orthodontic treatment is still possible to be performed in patients with skeletal and dental class II malocclusions with satisfactory facial correction. Keywords: Class III malocclusion, skeletal, dental and facial pattern, extraction of first molars