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Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop
; 161(2): 293-312.e1, 2022 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34876313
ABSTRACT
Posterior crossbite and mandibular asymmetry affect esthetics and function. We report treatment of 3 patients with posterior crossbite with mandibular asymmetry but different anteroposterior and vertical characteristics. Treatment methods included maxillary skeletal expander, miniscrews, and lingual appliances. The results show that by using these appliances, ideal transverse, anteroposterior, and vertical control is possible in patients who have concerns about the esthetics of buccal appliances. Lingual appliances can provide satisfying results when combined with a maxillary skeletal expander and miniscrews in complex patients.