Nonextraction treatment of Class I malocclusion with severe anterior crowding: A case report
QUINTESSENCE INTERNATIONAL, vol.34, no.2, pp.123-129, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 34 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2003
- Journal Name: QUINTESSENCE INTERNATIONAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.123-129
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The treatment of a 12-year-old girl with a Class I malocclusion, severe anterior crowding, and posterior crossbite is described. The patient, who had limited growth potential and exhibited a straight facial profile, was treated with rapid maxillary expansion and nonextraction edgewise mechanics.