• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.101-108
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• 1981

This investigation was designed to compare the calcification degree of maxillary second permanent molar to mandibular second permanent molar in skeletal Class III Malocclusion. The material selected for this study consisted in standand lateral cephalogram study model and orthopantomogram of two hundred fifty seven Korean Children, one hundred twenty one boys and one hundred twenty four girls, aged 6 through 12 years, having skeletal Class III Malocclusion. On the basis of findigs of this study, the following results were obtained 1. In the stage of completion of crown, there was no significant difference in calcification degree between maxillary second molar and mandibular second molar of both boys and girls in skeletal Class III Malocclusion. 2. From 8 years of age at the stage of beginning root formation to 12 years of age, the calcification degree of mandibular second molar was more advanced than Maxillary second molar of both boys and girls in skeletal Class III Malocclusion.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.35-49
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• 1986

Etiologies and traditional treatment modalities regarding anterior open-bite were discussed to elucidate the advantages and disadvantages. And an emphasis was placed on the understanding of the true nature of anterior open-bite. Most anterior open-bite malocclusions can be treated with a high degree of sucess and stability without surgical intervention with the congnizance of the anatomy, the physiology and the dynamics of orthodontic mechanotherapy. In this regard, a Multiloop Edgewise Arch Wire (MEAW) Technic, which has been developed during the past twenty years by Dr. Kim, was introduced. Three cases with anterior open-bite malocclusion were presented to demonstrate the mechanotherapy.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.23 no.1 s.40
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• pp.57-74
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• 1993

Anterior crossbite is a common malocclusion in the early deciduous dentition. Even today, many these malocclusion patients are not treated until the mixed or permanent dentition. And the purpose here is to emphasize the need for early diagnosis and possible treatment for these anterior crossbite malocclusions and their associated facial patterns. Case histories of 4 patients selected from the author's practice are presented. Different methods of treatment are evaluated. Some improvement was achieved in all patients from an early interceptive regimen, although ultimately corrective orthodontic treatment may still be needed in some. It is concluded that early interception of deciduous anterior crossbite malocclusion should by attempted in patients ; there should be no delemma in reaching such a decision. And it is essential for diagnosis and treatment to determine exact variations in growth when some appliance are used, it is recommended that growth-related records be made as early as possible.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.33-37
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• 1984

The prevalence of normal occlusion and malocclusion was assessed by Angle's Classification method for 8989 school students at 7-22 years in Seoul. The occurrence of malocclusion and the need-for orthodontic treatment was 61 per cent among them. Results indicated no significant differences between the sexes for the occlusal relationships of the mandible to the maxille. The prevalence of Class I, Class II, and Class III malocclusion in all malocclusion was shown to be Class I, 45.7 per cent; Class II, 7.6 per cent; and Class III, 7.9 per cent. Class II Division 1 was observed to occur four times frequently compared to Class II Division 2 in Class II malocclusions. Class III malocclusion was shown to occur more frequently compared that of Caucasians.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.105-110
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• 1979

In order to define what the average Class I malocclusion looks like, 72 Class I malocclusions were compared with corresponding measurements from 90 cases of normal occlusion sample. This sample was obtained from the Department of Orthodontics, Infirmary of Seoul National University. 1. SNA, Fac(NP) to SN measurements were significantly different from the normal occlusions and smaller than the normal occlusion means. 2. 'Y' axis to SN, Mandibular plane to SN, $\underline{1}$ to Occlusal plane, $\bar{1}$ to NB(linear) measurements were significantly different from the normal occlusions and larger than the normal occlusions. 3. ANB, Occlusal plane to SN, AB to Occlusal plane, $\underline{1}$ to SN, $\bar{1}$ to SN, $\bar{1}$ to Occlusal plane measurements showed no significant difference between the means.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.615-623
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• 1996

Face mask is an extraoral appliance which used to protract maxilla, and can help in the correction of moderately severe class IlI malocclusions by the anterior displacement of the maxilla and maxillary dentition, and possibly restricting or changing the direction of the growth of the mandible. In three cases the results were followed. 1. Anterior crossbite was corrected 2. Maxilla & maxillary dentition were displaced forwardly. 3. Lingual tipping of the mandibular incisors, and backward & downward rotation of mandible were performed. 4. Acceptable improvement in the class III profile was performed.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.33-37
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• 1970

Class III malocclusions are difficult to treat and take more time than any other types. But if such problems are detected at the earliest opportunity, we may gain the best possible correction consistent with the limitations imposed by morphogenetic pattern. The question of whether a patient has false or real Class III malocclusion is not important. Therapy wilt eleminate the malrelationship, in any event. Graber said, 'It has been my experience that many so-called 'pseudo' Class III's are full-blown Class III's later on during the prolific growth period.' The authors have attempted early treatment of a Class III malocclusion of 8-year old girl, who has the familial history of Class III malocclusion.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.115-122
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• 1986

This study was undertaken to determine the relapse amount in the various malocclusions and correlative coefficient with other factors. The sample were consisted of 60 orthodontic patients whose models were perfect before treatment, after treatment and after 6 months post treatment. For this study 8 liner lengths were measured in maxilla and mandible respectively. The results were as follows. 1. The change with treatment of maxillary dental arch length was most large in non extraction group of Angle's class II malocclusion. 2. The relapse compared with other treatment changes was most little in the arch perimeter. 3. The relapse was increased in proportion to the beginning age of the treatment in non extraction group. 4. The relapse of maxillary intermolar width was increased and those of overbite & molar relationship were decreased in proportion to the duration of active treatment. 5. The relapse of maxillary intercanine width was increased with a time goes after treatment.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.353-368
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• 1985

This present paper describes 3 clinical cases which were treated with Bioprogressive mechanism. Each patient has shown a deficient maxilla combined with prognathic and steep mandible. The purpose of treatment was planned to obtain the forward growth of maxilla and redirectioning of mandibular growth. The most noteworthy approach in the treatment was the application of Cl III intermaxillary elastics with upper protraction utility arch immediately after rapid maxillary expansion. In the analysis of the data obtained from pre- and post treatment lateral cephalogram, the result achieved by this method is very favolable to the correction of anteroposterior relationship of maxilla and mandible.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.149-153
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• 1985

The purpose of this study was to pursue the morphology and position of mandibular symphysis and the positioning of lower incisors in 36 male and female adults with severe skeletal Class III malocclusion indicated for surgical orthodontic treatment. The following results were obtained. 1. Skeletal Class III malocclusion samples had thinner labio-lingual depth and more lingual inclination of mandibular symphysis than that of normal occlusion in both sexes. 2. Male and female with the skeletal Class III malocclusion showed marked lingual tipping of lower incisors. 3. In skeletal Class III malocclusion samples, lingual basal bone was thinner than that of normal occlusion in both sexes.