Treatment of a unilateral complete lingual crossbite in an adult with skeletal anchorage assisted orthodontics

Abstract

An asymmetry caused by a complete lingual crossbite can compromise aesthetics and impair occlusal function. The following case report describes the correction of a complete lingual crossbite using orthodontic mini implants and mini-plates to achieve absolute anchorage. A comprehensive correction of the crossbite and re-establishment of the buccal occlusion was achieved.

Keywords:

• Complete lingual crossbite
• mini-implants
• mini-plates