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IMPACT OF CAMOUFLAGE TREATMENT WITH CLASS III ELASTICS ON TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT AND DENTOSKELETAL RELATIONSHIPS: A PILOT CBCT AND MRI-BASED CLINICAL TRIAL

PANJAREE PANPİTAKKUL, TEEKAYU PLANGKOON JORNS, WARİNTHORN PHUTTHARAK, RAJDA CHAİCHİT, PİPOP SUTTHİPRAPAPORN

Turkish Journal of Orthodontics - 2025;38(2):116-127

Khon Kaen University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Division of Orthodontics, Khon Kaen, Thailand

 

Objective: Orthodontic camouflage effectively addresses mild to moderate skeletal Class III malocclusion by repositioning the mandible and anterior teeth. However, recent findings suggest potential temporomandibular joint (TMJ) impact of the intermaxillary elastics frequently used in this treatment. This study aims to comprehensively assess changes in the TMJ and dentoskeletal relationship following Class III camouflage treatment, using a combination of CBCT and MRI.