Application of bonding appliance combined with protracting mask to treat early primary crossbite
- VernacularTitle:粘结式全牙列矫治器联合面具前牵治疗乳牙早期反
- Author:
Yong LIU
;
Yinzhong DUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Orthodontic appliance;
Protracting mask;
Deciduous tooth;
Malocclusion
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the effect of a new method to treat early primary crossbite . Methods: 20 cases (2.8～6.5 years old ) with anterior crossbite were treated by bonding appliance combined with protracting mask. Cephalometric radiographs were taken and analyzed before and after treatment. Results: On average,in all the 20 cases the maxilla were moved 2.06 mm forward ,mandibular were turned 2.45?downward and backward ,the anterior crossbite was corrected and the face profile was improved satisfactorily.The treatment was conducted for 1.7 months on average. Conclusion: Using bonding appliance combined with protracting mask to treat early primary crossbite can achieve good effects for young children .
