Treatment of a unilateral crossbite with no mandibular displacement using a modified quad helix

From Volume 2, Issue 4, October 2009 | Pages 109-110

Authors

Paul O'Malley

BDS, MFDS RCS(Ed)

SHO in Paediatric Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool

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Paul Willis

BDS, DGDP(UK)

General Dental Practitioner, Chesterfield

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P Jonathan Sandler

BDS(Hons), MSc, FDS RCPS, MOrth, RCS

Consultant Orthodontist, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield

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Abstract

This paper describes the treatment of a malocclusion involving a unilateral crossbite where there was no mandibular deviation into maximum intercuspation. Treatment involved the use of a modified quad helix which was active mainly on the affected side. This modification allowed arch expansion in the area where it was required.

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