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Case report of lateral crossbite. Part I. Mixed dentition
M Nomura1, E Motegi, Y Isoyama
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical College, Japan.
The Bulletin of Tokyo Dental College
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Early orthodontic treatment for mixed dentition lateral crossbite is simpler and faster than for permanent dentition. Prompt intervention can prevent worsening facial asymmetry and temporomandibular joint issues.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Lateral crossbite in mixed dentition may not immediately cause facial asymmetry or mandibular dysfunction.
- Untreated lateral crossbite can exacerbate facial asymmetry during growth.
- In adults, lateral crossbite is a contributing factor to temporomandibular joint disorders.
Observation:
- This case report details two instances of treating lateral crossbite in children during the mixed dentition stage.
- Treatment duration and complexity were notably less compared to cases involving permanent dentition.
Findings:
- Children with mixed dentition lateral crossbite experienced favorable treatment outcomes.
- Treatment approaches for mixed dentition were simpler and yielded positive results.
- Contrastingly, cases involving permanent dentition yielded opposite results, suggesting a difference in treatment efficacy based on developmental stage.
Implications:
- Early orthodontic intervention for lateral crossbite in mixed dentition is effective and less complex.
- Timely treatment can mitigate potential long-term complications like facial asymmetry and temporomandibular joint disorders.
- Findings highlight the importance of addressing dental malocclusions during critical growth periods for optimal outcomes.