Single Anterior Tooth Crossbite Correction in Mixed Dentition using Versatile 2x4 Appliance Along with Posterior Bite Plane: A Case Report
K. Maheshkumar *
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru -572107, India.
Nagalakshmi Chowdhary
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru -572107, India.
K. T. Manjula
Department of Orthodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru -572107, India.
A. Thirumagal Anuraaga
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru -572107, India.
Nikhitha Elsa Shaji
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru -572107, India.
Ambika Nandini
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru -572107, India.
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Abstract
The period of mixed dentition is considered to be one of the most appropriate ages for getting an orthodontic treatment. Most parents have a misconception that orthodontic treatment should only be started after all of the permanent teeth have fully erupted. Early mixed dentition patients with anterior crossbites and ectopic incisors are treated versatile 2x4 appliance along with posterior bite plane. This appliance has many benefits over alternative methods, including complete control over anterior tooth positioning, excellent patient acceptance, no patient adjustment needed, and the ability to accurately and quickly position teeth. The present case report refers who reported to the department with complains irregularly placed teeth which was managed with 2 X4 appliance.
Keywords: Crossbite, interceptive orthodontics, mixed dentition, 2X4 appliance