FAGGA appliance for treatment of sagittal discrepancies in adults: a clinical case

Abstract

Relevance. Skeletal Class III malocclusion is one of the most frequent and challenging problems in orthodontics. This pathology affects both the maxillofacial area function and aesthetics of the patient. Surgery is the most common solution to this problem. The clinical case describes an alternative treatment method using the FAGGA appliance.Clinical case description. The clinical case describes an increase in the upper jaw sagittal dimension in an adult patient who presented for orthodontic correction. The patient was offered treatment with the fixed FAGGA appliance. The treatment resulted in the upper jaw premaxillary zone increase by 3.7 mm, an SNA-angle increase by 2.89 degrees, and positive changes in the facial profile and aesthetics.Conclusion. The described treatment method allowed for the improvement of the aesthetic and functional parameters and the achievement of normal overjet. The patient continues treatment with a bracket system.