Skeletal Malocclusions
Treatment Information
Classification of the Face and Jaws (Skeletal Malocclusions)
It is not sufficient to categorize orthodontic malocclusions solely on the basis of a classification of the teeth. The relationship with other craniofacial structures must be taken into consideration. Dr. Carcara’s treatment philosophy is to not only straighten the teeth but to align the jaws and provide optimum facial balance and esthetics.
Class I
Maxillary-Mandibular Dental Protrusion (teeth) - a dental malocclusion that may require the removal of teeth for correction.
Maxillary-Mandibular Dental Retrusion (teeth) - a dental malocclusion that may be treated with expansion rather than removing teeth.
Class II
Maxillary Dental Protrusion (teeth) - a dental malocclusion that may require the removal of teeth.
Maxillary Dental Prognathism (jaws) - a Class II skeletal malocclusion that demonstrates the need for early treatment with growth guidance (Phase I Treatment) because the upper jaw is too far forward.
Mandibular Retrognathism (jaws) - a Class II skeletal malocclusion that demonstrates the need for early growth guidance (Phase I Treatment) because the lower jaw is deficient in size and has not grown as far forward as the upper jaw. These Class II malocclusions are more difficult to treat due to the skeletal disharmony and may often require orthognathic surgery in conjunction with orthodontic treatment.
Class III
Mandibular Dental Protrusion (teeth) – a Class III dental malocclusion where the lower teeth are too far in front of the upper teeth. It is commonly treated with orthodontic procedures which may require the extraction of teeth due to the dental protrusion.
Maxillary Retrognathism (jaws) – a Class III skeletal malocclusion where the upper jaw is deficient in size and has not grown as far forward as the lower jaw. This maloccluson demonstrates the need for early treatment with growth guidance (Phase I Treatment). These malocclusions are more difficult to treat due to the skeletal disharmony and often may require orthognathic surgery in conjunction with orthodontic treatment.
Mandibular Prognathism (jaws) – a Class III skeletal malocclusion where the lower jaw has outgrown the upper jaw. This malocclusion is more difficult to treat due to the skeletal disharmony and may require orthognathic surgery in conjunction with orthodontic treatment.
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