Anterior crossbite - Diagnosis and orthopedic treatment

The anterior crossbite is a malocclusion that has several etiologies and is characterized when the upper incisors are behind the lower incisors, it develops in the primary and mixed dentition.

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Treatment must be early to avoid complications in the permanent dentition and in the aesthetics of the patient. It begins with treatment with orthopedic devices.

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The case, diagnosis and progression of treatment (orthopedic phase and orthodontic phase) of a pediatric patient with anterior open bite are presented.

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Ruiz LCC, Sáez EG. Orthopaedic correction of an anterior cross-bite. Rev Mex Ortodon. 2015;3(4):239-248.

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Tooth extractions in orthodontics? - Why Do Orthodontists Extract Teeth?

Before carrying out an orthodontic treatment, a correct diagnosis is essential, and for this, radiographs (cephalometric and panoramic), clinical examination, photographs, and study models are used.

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Once the analysis is finished, the type of treatment that the patient will receive is determined, and sometimes it is recommended to perform dental extractions. The patient must be informed about the importance of dental extractions.

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Tooth extractions are part of the orthodontic procedure, and it is important that the patient knows the reasons and the importance of this procedure.

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Bionator Appliance: Objectives, Indications, Advantages and Disadvantages

The Bionator is a functional appliance created by Balters, and is used to treat Class II Division 1, Class III malocclusions and open bites. It is also used in patients with temporomandibular disorders.

The Bionator must be used for a long time by the patient, in this way we can observe satisfactory results. One of the advantages is that it is a comfortable functional device for the patient.

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We share a video that details the advantages, disadvantages, indications and contraindications of the Bionator.

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Clear Aligners for Early Treatment of Anterior Crossbite - Indications and Benefits

Anterior crossbite is a sagittal plane malocclusion, and is characterized when one or more upper incisors have a lingual position with respect to the lower incisors.

The detection and treatment of the anterior crossbite must be at an early age, in this way we stop the factors that trigger this malocclusion and avoid abnormal growth of the jaws.

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We share an article that presents the advantages and benefits of transparent aligners in the correction of anterior crossbite in patients with mixed dentition, regarding two reported cases.

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Staderini E, Patini R, Meuli S, Camodeca A, Guglielmi F, Gallenzi P. Indication of clear aligners in the early treatment of anterior crossbite: a case series. Dental Press J Orthod. 2020 Jul-Aug;25(4):33-43

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Space Maintainer in Pediatric Dentistry: How do they work? Benefits and indications

The primary teeth fulfill several functions, one of them is to save and maintain the space that corresponds to the permanent tooth until its exfoliation.

The premature loss of primary teeth puts the correct position and occlusion of the permanent teeth at risk. Preventive orthodontics makes use of space maintainers to prevent unwanted tooth movements.

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We share a complete study and review on the importance, indications, types and effectiveness of space maintainers in pediatric dentistry.

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(2021). The Use of Space Maintainer in Pediatric Dentistry: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 8(2), 1532-1545.

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[Nayara Silva de Oliveira Morais1, Fabiana Barbosa Faustino1, Talysson Silva de Oliveira Morais, Elias NaimKassis, Fábio Pereira Linhares de Castro, Andreia Borges Scriboni, Simone Andreia Gubolin, Leandro Moreira Tempest and Idiberto José Zotarelli Filho. (2016); DENTAL SPACE MAINTAINERS: A BRIEF REVIEW. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (Oct). 2086-2092] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com


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Space Maintainers: Types, indications and complications

Dental trauma and extensive caries are the most common reasons for premature loss of primary teeth. In these cases it is necessary to place a space maintainer whose objective is to preserve the space destined for the successor permanent tooth.

Space maintainers can be fixed or removable, unilateral or bilateral, and have different designs. The specialist will decide which type of maintainer is suitable for the patient after a clinical and radiographic evaluation.

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Albati, M., Showlag, R., Akili, A., Hanafiyyah, H., AlNashri, H., Aladwani, W., Alfarsi, G., Alharbi, M., & Almutairi, A. (2018). Space maintainers application, indication and complications. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 5(11), 4970-4974. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20184251

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Nolla's Stages of Tooth Development - Video

Dr. Nolla in 1960 conducted a study to determine the development and maturation of permanent teeth. To perform this classification, the use of an X-ray is necessary.

The Nolla classification establishes values for tooth formation and development from the presence of the crypt to apical closure.

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Knowing the stages of dental development of Nolla is important for diagnosis in orthodontics, pediatric dentistry and forensic dentistry. Learn the details of each phase of Nolla in the following video.

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