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Simple and Efficient Technique for Correction of Unilateral Scissor Bite Using Straight Wire
Siddhesh Gajanan Dolas1, Shrikant Shrinivas Chitko2, Veerendra Virupaxappa Kerudi3
1Post Graduate Student, Department of Orthodontics, ACPM Dental College , Dhule, Maharashtra, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|May 28, 2016
Summary
This study presents an effective method for correcting severe unilateral scissor bite, a challenging malocclusion. A simple wire technique in the lower arch achieved significant correction within six weeks.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Unilateral scissor bite is a rare but challenging malocclusion.
- Effective correction techniques are crucial for clinicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a simple and efficient technique for correcting severe unilateral scissor bite.
- To demonstrate the efficacy of a specific wire in malocclusion correction.
Main Methods:
- A 14-year-old male patient with severe unilateral scissor bite was treated.
- A 0.020 S.S. A. J. Wilcock wire was used in the mandibular arch with minimal adjustments.
Main Results:
- Significant correction of the malocclusion was observed in the lower arch.
- The lower molar was successfully relieved of the scissor bite within approximately six weeks.
Conclusions:
- The presented technique offers a simple and efficient solution for severe unilateral scissor bite.
- The use of the specified wire demonstrates effectiveness in malocclusion correction.
