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This case report describes the treatment of a 12-years-old female with a Class III skeletal profile and dental malocclusion. The clinical examination showed concave profile, class III dental relationship, buccal crossbite on the right side, and mild crowding. The cervical vertebral maturation analysis showed the patient was on the CS3 stage. The class III malocclusion was treated with combination of banded rapid palatal expander and face mask followed by non-extraction orthodontic treatment with self-ligating system. Banded rapid palatal expander and face mask were used to improve the skeletal discrepancy. Class I maxilla-mandibular relationship was achieved along with class I molar, incisor, and canine relationship. The buccal crossbite and mild crowding were corrected, the overbite and overjet were normal, and the facial profile was improved. This case demonstrates a good result of a class III malocclusion treatment in an adolescent patient with banded rapid palatal expander/face mask and self-ligating system.

Objective:The purpose of this study is to describe the distribution of the awareness level of orthodontic treatment in students of 111 Public Junior High School, Jakarta and to compare it between male and female subjects. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was held to 107 students aged 12-14 years old in 111 Public Junior High School, Jakarta. This study was analyzed using univariate and Mann-Whitney analysis with a 95% confidence level.Results: The awareness level of most students is moderate (45.8%), followed by high level of awareness (33.6%) and low level of awareness (20.6%). The median and range of the total score in female subjects are 28 (14-34), while in male subjects, the median and range are 24 (13-34). There is significant difference of orthodontic treatment awareness between male and female subjects (P = 0.028). Conclusion:The awareness level of orthodontic treatment in early adolescents is moderate. Female subjects have higher level of awareness about orthodontic treatment than male subjects.