Orthodontic correction of a Class III malocclusion in an adolescent patient with a bonded RPE and protraction face mask

A case report of a 14-year-old Hispanic male with a Class III skeletal prof ile and dental malocclusion with a long mandibular body and ramus and retru sive maxilla, The patient was initially referred for a surgical evaluation for a LeFort I maxillary advancement, but he wanted to avoid surgery. The C lass III malocclusion was corrected with a bonded rapid palatal expander an d a maxillary protraction mask followed by nonextraction orthdontic treatme nt. A Class I molar and canine relationship was achieved, and the facial pr ofile improved. This case report demonstrates the orthodontic correction of a Class III malocclusion in an adolescent patient with a bonded rapid pala tal expander and protraction face mask. This case was presented to American Board of Orthodontics as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the c ertification process conducted by the Board.