Combined orthodontic and restorative care of early childhood caries and anterior crossbite: a case report.

نویسندگان

  • M R Nouri
  • D B Kennedy
چکیده

This case report describes management of a 3-year-old child with early childhood caries and anterior crossbite. Restorative care was postponed until after crossbite correction to eliminate occlusal interferences associated with premature contact and a functional shift of the mandible. Crossbite correction was performed with a fixed anterior bite plane appliance, and comprehensive restorative care was performed under general anesthesia.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Pediatric dentistry

دوره 23 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2001