Abstract
Skeletal class III malocclusion is one of the most challenging conditions in clinical
dental practice. Various treatment options are available for the management of the
condition such as reverse twin block appliance, facemask appliance, chin cup therapy,
bone anchorage maxillary protraction device, and tandem traction bow appliance. However,
treatment timing is controversial. There are various advantages and disadvantages
following the correction of skeletal class III malocclusion during primary, mixed
and permanent dentition period. Hence, this review aims to compile the available literature
regarding the effectiveness of correction of skeletal class III malocclusion during
primary, mixed, and permanent dentition.
Keywords
class III malocclusion - reverse twin block appliance - treatment timing
