IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-6-19644 Original Research Paper Othodontic Correction of Unilateral Scissor Bite and Eliminating Dark Buccal Corridors to Enhance Smile Esthetics: A Case Report Dhaval Lekhadia Dr. June 2019 8 6 01 02 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