Class III problems, commonly called an underbite, represent an abnormal bite relationship in which the lower jaw and teeth are positioned in front of the upper jaw. Class III problems are primarily genetic in origin. We often delay full treatment (braces) when we are dealing with a Class III skeletal problem. Early treatment, however, can often times dramatically reduce the need for jaw surgery later.

Class III Open Bite Before
After
Severe Class III Open Bite treated with braces and jaw surgery.
Class III Malocclusion Before
After
Severe Class III malocclusion treated in 10 months using braces and orthognathic surgery (surgical advancement of upper jaw).
Class III Malocclusion Before
After
Class III malocclusion treated with braces in only 10 months
Class III Open Bite Before
After
Class III with lateral tongue thrust treated with braces only
Severe Class III Openbite Before
After
Severe Class III with open bite tendency treated in only 8 months with braces and elastics.