Taking a glance at anterior crossbite in children: Case series

Abstract

Anterior crossbite is a malocclusion that takes place for various reasons, leads to major problems and may be fixed using various methods. This study aimed to provide an update regarding the methods used for anterior crossbite treatment presenting treatments of the removable active acrylic appliance with bite plane. Clinical examination of aged 9–15, seven healthy children who visited our clinic due to crowding and esthetic displeasure in anterior teeth indicated that one or more permanent maxillar incisor teeth were positioned behind of permanent mandibular incisor teeth. After clinical-radiographical examinations, removable active acrylic appliances with bite plane were decided to apply. Patients with adapted-activated appliances were called to follow-ups once a week. Treatments continued 4–6 weeks in mixed dentition, 7–8 weeks in permanent dentition. In choosing the method, advantages-disadvantages, indications-contraindications of methods should be discussed. Correct indication and suitable motivation are important for the success of anterior crossbite treatment.

Traumatic dental injuries in the primary lower incisors

“…Even though this result was not statistically significant, we believe that this is the first time that this type of occlusion presents an association with TDI occurrence, as previous studies have investigated TDI in upper teeth and reported only other malocclusions as factors associated with TDI, for example, increased overjet and anterior open bite 18 . The lack of significant association in our result may be related to the limited number of cases of anterior crossbite, which can be explained by the low occurrence of anterior crossbite in the primary dentition 19 or because the highest incidence of TDI occurred in very young children who presented with an incomplete dentition. A reasonable number of missing data was also noted, such as unknown occlusion, unknown age at the time of TDI, and unknown cause of TDI, which may be a limitation of our study.…”

“…Severe significant association in our result may be related to the limited number of cases of anterior crossbite, which can be explained by the low occurrence of anterior crossbite in the primary dentition 19 or because the highest incidence of TDI occurred in very young children who presented with an incomplete dentition. A reasonable number of missing data was also noted, such as unknown occlusion, unknown age at the time of TDI, and unknown cause of TDI, which may be a limitation of our study.…”

Extraction vs Nonextraction Approach for Skeletal Class III in Growing Individuals: A Case Series

“…6 The literature provides a wide range of treatment options for the developing skeletal class III malocclusion. From myofunctional appliances such as reverse bionator, 7 double plate appliance with facemask, 8 and modified tandem appliance, 9 orthopedic appliances such as chin cap therapy, 10 mandibular cervical headgear, 11 facemask alone 12 and palatal expansion device with custom protraction headgear 13 to fixed posterior bite plane, 14 and anterior guiding plane 15 along with fixed appliances. The various treatment modalities are planned based on the degree of growth potential present, the growth pattern, degree of skeletal malocclusion, facial profile and divergence, lip competency, lip strain, dental intra-arch and interarch relationships, habits, and other environmental factors.…”

Processing Removable Orthodontic Appliance for Single Tooth Anterior Crossbite Using Expansion Screw

“…Tanaka et al (2016) said that anterior crossbites are often found in children in the mixed dentition. A number of studies have been conducted to determine the prevalence of anterior crossbite cases in various countries around the world varying between 2.2% and 36% (Ceyhan and Akdik, 2017). Bittencourt and Machado (2010) conducted a study conducted in Federal Districts in Brazil on 4776 children aged 6 -10 years.…”

“…This anterior crossbite usually occurs because it is caused by conditions such as supernumerary teeth, odontomas, persistent deciduous teeth, primary incisors experiencing dental trauma, lip biting habits, and lack of space (Ceyhan and Akdik, 2017). Anterior crossbites can interfere with the aesthetic appearance of the teeth and face.…”