Dentoskeletal changes and anteroposterior improvements in skeletal class III malocclusion treated with MEAW: A retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Skeletal Class III malocclusion is a severe dentofacial deformity that often requires surgical correction, but the associated risks have increased interest in non-surgical alternatives. The multiloop edgewise archwire (MEAW) technique has been used as a conservative option. The aim of this study was to investigate the dentoskeletal changes associated with the MEAW technique in treating skeletal Class III malocclusion, with a particular focus on improvements in anteroposterior bimaxillary relationships and comparison with surgical outcomes.

Methods

This retrospective study included 60 patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion, comprising 30 treated with the MEAW technique and 30 matched patients who underwent orthognathic surgery. Dentoskeletal parameters were

SUBMITTER: Tran PNQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12758781 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature