Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Journal of Medical Investigation, cilt.8, sa.3, ss.104-111, 2019 (Hakemli Dergi)
Background: Early orthodontic treatment is important to guide dentitions during the development of a
functional and morphological occlusion. Anterior dental crossbite and thumb sucking habits can be
treated by interceptive orthodontic treatment modalities that are a method to restore a normal occlusion
when a malocclusion has started to occur.
Case Presentations: The cases shown are ranging from the age of 7-9 years presenting in mixed dentition
development. This article presents six cases of anterior crossbite corrected by using removal acrylic
appliances with Z spring and two cases of thumb sucking habits corrected by using palatal crib. Recall
examination after 6 months displayed normal occlusal relationship without any relaps.
Conclusion: Paediatric dentists have important role to diagnose malocclusions early. Early interceptive
orthodontic treatment can potentially eliminate the need for future complicated and costly orthodontic
treatment.
Keywords: Interceptive orthodontic; anterior crossbite; thumb sucking; palatal crib.