Anterior Crossbite Correction on 9-year-old Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: a Case Report

Abstract

Anterior crossbite is defined as a malocclusion resulting from the lingual positioning of the maxillary anterior teeth in relationship to the mandibular anterior teeth. Uncorrected anterior dental crossbite may lead to abnormal wear of lower incisors, tooth mobility, lingual gingival recession and temporomandibular disorder. Early and immediate treatment is necessary to dental problems and re-establish proper muscle balance by elimination of occlusal interference. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common disorder in children. Only a few literature was written about dental case especially those who experienced anterior crossbite. This case report describes the treatment of a 9-year-old boy with anterior crossbite and ADHD using a removable acrylic appliance with posterior bite plane incorporating springs was used to bring 11,21 into a normal position. After a 4-month treatment and a 6-month follow up, the anterior crossbite was successfully corrected.