Tratamento minimamente invasivo de mordida cruzada anterior na dentadura decídua – relato de caso

Abstract

The anterior crossbite corresponds to 27% of malocclusions in children and it is characterized by an abnormal anteroposterior relationship between maxilla and mandible that it compromises a good craniofacial development. Natural resolution of this condition rarely occurs, thus needing treatment. Based on the principles of minimal intervention in pediatric dentistry, the treatment should occur as soon as possible, as soon as the diagnosis is established, and the patient's cooperation was obtained. This study aimed to report the minimally invasive treatment of a clinical case of functional anterior crossbite in the primary dentition based on literature evidences. The treatment of functional anterior bite through myofunctional therapy represents a minimally invasive alternative capable of correcting this type of malocclusion within a few weeks in the primary dentition. The maintenance of the achieved occlusion stability should be carried out periodically until the establishment of the permanent occlusion is reached.