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Functional unilateral posterior crossbite. Orthodontic and functional aspects

M de Boer1, M H Steenks

  • 1Department of Preventive Orthodontics, Utrecht University, the Netherlands.

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
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Early orthodontic treatment effectively corrects functional unilateral posterior crossbite (FUPC) in children. However, this intervention does not prevent future temporomandibular joint issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Functional unilateral posterior crossbite (FUPC) can impact occlusion and potentially temporomandibular function.
  • Early intervention is often recommended for orthodontic anomalies to guide proper dental and facial development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of early orthodontic treatment for FUPC.
  • To evaluate short-term and long-term temporomandibular joint function following FUPC correction.

Main Methods:

  • Treatment involved slow maxillary expansion using a removable appliance with occlusal coverage.
  • Occlusal analysis correlated crossbite with initial occlusal contact and slides between centric relation (RCP) and intercuspal position (ICP).
  • Follow-up included long-term assessment of crossbite stability and development of new orthodontic anomalies.

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Main Results:

  • Correction of FUPC was achieved in an average of 7 months, with a 6-month retention period.
  • The corrected crossbite remained stable for an average of 8 years post-retention in most cases.
  • Despite successful crossbite correction, some children developed new orthodontic issues (crowding, Class II malocclusion), and temporomandibular disorders were not entirely prevented.

Conclusions:

  • Early orthodontic intervention is effective for treating FUPC and achieving stable occlusion.
  • While FUPC correction aids normal growth, it does not guarantee the absence of future temporomandibular disorders.
  • Further orthodontic treatment may be necessary even after successful FUPC correction.