Rapid Correction of Anterior Crossbite using a Fixed Appliance: A Case Report

From Volume 29, Issue 6, July 2002 | Pages 299-302

Authors

R.M. Skeggs

BDS, MFDS RCS

General Dental Practitioner, Derby

Articles by R.M. Skeggs

P.J. Sandler

BDS(Hons), MSc, FDS RCPS, MOrth RCS

Consultant Orthodontist, Royal Hospital, Chesterfield

Articles by P.J. Sandler

Abstract

Anterior crossbite is a commonly encountered problem that is traditionally managed with removable appliances. This paper demonstrates some of the advantages of using fixed appliances to correct these malocclusions. In this case, treatment was completed more rapidly than would have occurred with conventional techniques.

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