CORRECTION OF UNILATERAL CROSSBITE WITH MODIFIED QUAD HELIX : A CASE REPORT

Dr.Patil S Vishwanath; Dr. Patil B C; Dr.Siddiqui A Mohammed; Dr.Wilson E Shilpa

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

CORRECTION OF UNILATERAL CROSSBITE WITH MODIFIED QUAD HELIX : A CASE REPORT

Dr. Patil S Vishwanath, Dr. Patil B C, Dr. Siddiqui A Mohammed, Dr. Wilson E Shilpa

Abstract :

Anterior cross bite is one of the most common problem in dentistry. It is referred as an emergency in orthodontics as well. Anterior crossbite may lead to abnormal enamel aasion or proclination of the mandibular incisors, which, in turn, leads to thinning of the labial alveolar plate and/or gingival recession.The present article introduces a simple fixed appliance, the modified quad helix as a viable alternative to carry out treatment of incisor crossbite in non– compliant patient.