Early intervention of anterior cross bite malocclusion relating to functional class iii malocclusion

This case report describes the treatment of a13-year-old boy with anterior dental cross bite, unilateral cross bite and constricted maxillary arch with removable appliance to bring the teeth into a normal position. A removable acrylic appliance with a bite plate incorporating an expansion screw was used to correct the anterior dental cross bite and align the incisors.


Keywords: Removable appliance, Expansion screw, Unilateral crossbite