Comparative evaluation of treatment outcomes between temporary anchorage devices and Class III elastics in Class III malocclusions.

•We compared outcomes between TADs and Class III elastics in Class III malocclusions.•Proper overjet and Class I molar relationships were achieved in both groups.•Mandibular plane angle was increased in the elastic group and decreased in the TADs group.•We suggest that Class III elastics are preferred for low-angle, short-face patients.•We suggest that TADs are preferred for high-angle, long-face patients.