'modified fixed nanobite tandem applicance (mfnta) for rapid correction of developing class iii malocclusion'

摘要

This appliance is designed with the aim rapid correction of developing Class III malocclusion in pediatric patient without much relying on patient compliance in a friendlier way. The Modified Fixed Nanobite Tandem Appliance (MFNTA) consists of three components, two fixed and one removable. Upper fixed appliance consists of Ni-Ti fixed maxillary expander and a soldered buccal arm on the first molar band. The lower appliance consists of modified fixed nanobite and buccal headgear tubes welded to the lower first molars band for facebow attachment (third component). Class III traction was used from the soldered buccal arm of the upper appliance to the facebow attachment which is attached to the of lower appliance to correct the Class III malocclusion.