DESENVOLVIMENTO MAXILO FACIAL CLASSE III E SUA INFLUÊNCIA NA FUNÇÃO ESTOMATOGNÁTICA

Abstract

Angle Class III malocclusion can be characterized by a dental discrepancy that affects craniofacial development. This condition will have consequences on stomatognathic function, and influence problems with masticatory function, swallowing, speech, as well as respiratory and psychosocial problems. Its etiology may be related to environmental factors or attributed to genetic inheritance patterns, therefore it is necessary to observe the parental history. Class III treatment must be based on the diagnosis and assessment of the degree of maxillary and mandibular involvement so that the treatment achieves its objectives and impacts of facial improvement. The objective of the work is to carry out a literature review on class III maxillofacial development, its influences on stomatognathic function and craniofacial development, as well as clarify the importance of early diagnosis and recognize the influence of genes and the environment.