Case DentalDate

Crossbite and mesial bite

Patient: 8 years old
Diagnosis: Crossbite and mesial bite (lower incisors overlap the upper ones, lower jaw protruded forward), lack of space for the eruption of lateral incisors.

Dr. Liliia Zhernova

Owner DentalDate, Medical director, Orthodontist-Gnathologist, General dentist

Feb 17, 2025

Diagnostics:

Analysis of radiographic images and photo protocol
Mounting jaw models in an articulator
Fabrication of 4 positioning overlays

Directed Growth Technique:

Fixation of overlays on primary teeth to gradually reposition the lower jaw
Placement of a partial bracket system
Bite correction

Treatment Outcome:

Bite normalization
Improved facial profile
Creation of favorable conditions for the proper eruption of permanent teeth
Potential for the development of a well-balanced facial skeleton

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