Early Orthodontic Treatment of Pediatric Skeletal Class Ⅲ Malocclusion with Mandibular Deviation: A Case Report

doi:10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2026.06.014

Abstract

Abstract: This case report describes a pediatric patient with skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion and mandibular deviation who underwent early orthodontic treatment, resulting in significant improvement in anterior crossbite and facial asymmetry, along with enhanced aesthetic outcomes. Early intervention effectively reduced the complexity of subsequent orthodontic requirements. A review of the literature on mandibular deviation is also included to provide further clinical context. This case offers a reference for the management of similar presentations.

Key words: skeletal class Ⅲ, mandibular deviation, deprogramming, myofunctional therapy, early orthodontic treatment

ZHANG Rongkang, LIU Shuting, FU Yu, AI Yu, XU Yafen, ZHANG Jie. Early Orthodontic Treatment of Pediatric Skeletal Class Ⅲ Malocclusion with Mandibular Deviation: A Case Report[J]. Journal of Oral Science Research, 2026, 42(6): 537-540.

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