.

ISSN 2063-5346
For urgent queries please contact : +918130348310

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

Main Article Content

Dr. Akash Bakal, Dr. Pankaj Chavhan, Dr. Arunkumar Sajjanar, Dr. Vaidehi Awari, Dr. Anand Deo, Dr. Shyam Chandak
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.8.234

Abstract

Crossbite can be treated using both removable and fixed appliances. The report of a case usingfixed 2X4 appliance approach to treat an anterior single tooth in a crossbite that is locked out ofarchformwithasimplefixedpartialapplianceiscoveredinthispaper.The2x4applianceconsistsof bands on the first permanent maxillary molars, bonded brackets on the maxillary incisors, anda continuous archwire inserted into buccal tubes of the molar bands Orthodontic treatment wasinitiated by using MBT brackets and nitinol archwire alignment. Treatment objectives wereachieved,andestheticsandocclusionweremaintainedpostoperatively.Treatmentobjectivesw ereobtained within a short duration using this technique, and there was an improvement in patients’smile

Article Details