Crossbite Treatment in Orthodontics – An Overview

Abstract

Anterior crossbite is an abnormal labiolingual relation in which the maxillary anterior or posterior teeth are locked behind the mandibular teeth causing malocclusion. It occurs in approximately 4–23 % of young children and may lead to mandibular and facial asymmetry. Therefore, early intervention is often necessary to create conditions for normal occlusal and facial development. Early orthodontic treatment would be beneficial to enhance skeletal and dental development, and correct deleterious habits such as digit sucking. Incorrect function and malocclusion in the early stages, especially transverse discrepancies, may lead to temporomandibular joint problems or facial asymmetry. Many treatment modalities are present to correct crossbite of which one simple method is described.