Asymmetric Expansion with a Modified Quad Helix for Treatment of Isolated Crossbite. (14th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Magnifico, Marisabel; Di Blasio, Alberto; Cassi, Diana; Di Blasio, Chiara; Gandolfini, Mauro
• Other Names: Ferri Andrea Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dentistry. Volume 2017(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-05-14
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral Medicine; Dentistry; Dentistry; Oral medicine; Electronic journals; Periodical; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1155/2017/7275846
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6447

Abstract

Abstract : Unilateral posterior crossbite often involves only one tooth, especially upper first molar; in these cases it is never easy to obtain an asymmetrical movement of a molar and a proper planning of the orthodontic device with its anchorage is necessary to avoid arch overexpansion. Thanks to its simplicity and efficacy, the modified Quad Helix here described represents a valid therapeutic tool in cases of isolated posterior crossbite.