A skeletal malocclusion is treated by which of the following?

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Orthodontic treatment of a skeletal malocclusion may include any of the three therapies listed, depending on the age of the client, and the type and severity of the malocclusion. Skeletal malocclusions that are not fully corrected may be camouflaged by tooth movement to minimize the discrepancy. Growth modification may be initiated at an early age to either restrict or enhance the growth of a jaw to prevent the development of discrepancies between the jaws. In some cases, however, surgical therapy will be needed to correct skeletal malrelationships.

A Skeletal Malocclusion Is Treated by Which of the Following