Othodontic Correction of Unilateral Scissor Bite and Eliminating Dark Buccal Corridors to Enhance Smile Esthetics: A Case Report

Dr Dhaval Lekhadia

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2019

Othodontic Correction of Unilateral Scissor Bite and Eliminating Dark Buccal Corridors to Enhance Smile Esthetics: A Case Report

Dr Dhaval Lekhadia

Abstract :

Unilateral cross bite is a very rare malocclusion. Correction of a unilateral cross bite is often challenging and difficult for the clinician. Unilateral scissor bite leads to an asymmetric smile arc and results in different show of buccal corridors bilaterally. This leads to poor smile esthetics. This case report describes the importance of correcting a unilateral scissor bite and reducing dark buccal corridors equally bilaterally to enhance smile esthetics. A comparison of pre–treatment and post–treatment frontal smile photographs is the best way to appreciate the importance of having equal and minimal show of buccal corridors