Author/Authors :
Piassi, Eluza Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil , Santos Antunes, Leonardo Department of Specific Formation - School of Dentistry - Fluminense Federal University, Nova Friburgo, RJ, Brazil , Thomas Canabarro Andrade, Marcia Rejane Department of Specific Formation - School of Dentistry - Fluminense Federal University, Nova Friburgo, RJ, Brazil , Alves Antunes, Lívia Azeredo Department of Specific Formation - School of Dentistry - Fluminense Federal University, Nova Friburgo, RJ, Brazil
Abstract :
Anterior crossbite (AC) refers to a condition in which the maxillary anterior teeth are placed lingually in their relationship with
the mandibular anterior teeth. This dental condition results in visible incisor differences that are associated with higher levels
of dissatisfaction with appearance and have potential to negatively impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of the
children.The aim of this paper was to report two cases of interceptive orthodontic treatment of twin children with anterior crossbite
and its impact on OHRQoL of these children. Although AC affects negatively psychosocial aspects of OHRQoL of the children, the
interceptive orthodontic treatment of children with AC was essential to improve their OHRQoL.
