Class III subdivision malocclusion corrected with asymmetric intermaxillary elastics.

Correcting a Class III subdivision malocclusion is usually a challenge for an orthodontist, especially if the patient's profile does not allow for any extractions. One treatment option is to use asymmetric intermaxillary elastics to correct the unilateral anteroposterior discrepancy. However, the success of this method depends on the individual response of each patient and his or her compliance in using the elastics. The objectives of this article were to present a successful treatment of a Class III subdivision patient with this approach and to illustrate and discuss the dentoskeletal changes that contributed to the correction. Copyright (c) 2010 American Association of Orthodontists. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.