message board 10/4/2017 Fenrisúlfr Member Since: 02/25/09 Post: 2 of 11 What was the rationale for the early intervention/Phase 1? Any discussion re: surgery? Given his age, and pending a shift, the Class III is likely to significantly worsen with continued mand. growth. A prudent option may be to correct the transverse completely, alleviate any slides and then remove appliances. Once there has been cessation of growth, he can then be evaluated for surgical correction. ■ 10/4/2017 Shwan Member Since: 08/02/10 Post: 3 of 11 There is skeletal mandibular asymmetry that will worsen with time. I hate these cases. You are essentially fighting against the growth and you will probably lose if your only weapon is elastics. I will present two options: surgery (best) or unilateral lower premolar extraction. Tough situation. Good luck. ■ 10/4/2017 orthothai Member Since: 10/14/13 Post: 4 of 11 16 Sorry for your trouble. A Delaire mask is supposed to be used until an overcorrection is achieved in prevision of both the relapse and the fact the mandible will continue to grow. Personally, I aim DECEMBER 2017 // orthotown.comhttp://www.orthotown.com