MINIMALISTIC APPROACH FOR THE CORRECTION OF ANTERIOR CROSSBITE- A CASE REPORT
Dr. Krishna Arora*
ABSTRACT
Background: This article reports the orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning carried out on 19 year-old male
Chinese patient with esthetic and functional complaints. He presented with Angle’S Class I malocclusion with
anterior crossbite and mild crowding in both maxillary and mandibular arches, in addition to a slightly convex to
straight facial profile. Anterior crossbite can be defined as reverse overlap of incisors. Crowding can be referred to
as a discrepancy of tooth size in relation to arch size/ arch length resulting in malalignment of teeth due to less
space. Orthodontic treatment did not require extraction. Crossbite was corrected by dental expansion and
protrusion of selective teeth, which contributed to alignment and leveling of teeth, in addition to improving the
patient's facial profile. Result: At treatment completion, patient's self-esteem had significantly improved. Good
facial proportions were observed in frontal view, with patient's profile improved due to an increase in lip volume
as a result of incisor protrusion. Conclusion: Patients should be monitored carefully during adolescence to avoid
such complex treatments.
Keywords: Anterior crossbite, crowding, Corrective Orthodontics, Non-extraction case.
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