To evaluate the outcomes of skeletal anchorage-supported maxillary protraction and prostetic restoration in a patient with class III malocclusion and hypodontia. Anchorage plates were placed in the apertura piriformis region as skeletal anchorage support. Subsequently, 500g orthopedic force per side was applied for maxillary protraction. After protraction, fixed orthodontic treatment corrected the tooth spaces and occlusion. It was made ready for prosthetic restoration. The active treatment process lasted 23 months. After 3 years, long-term follow-up checks were performed and prosthetic restorations were completed. Following treatment, the SNA angle [Angle between cranial base (SN) and point A] increased by 2.96 degrees, and the SN/GoGn [Angle between cranial base (SN) and mandibular plane] angle increased by 0.18 degrees. The SNB [Angle between cranial base (SN) and point B] and FMA angles [Angle between Frankfurt horizontal plane and mandibular plane] decreased by 2.28 degrees and 0.79 degrees, respectively. The overjet increased by 6.35mm. As a result of long-term follow-up, the results were seen to be stable, and ideal smile aesthetics and occlusion were achieved with prosthetic restorations. Skeletal anchorage-supported protraction treatments in class III malocclusion with insufficient dental support lead to significant improvements in profile and facial appearance.
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