Crossbites Flashcards
1
Q
Define cross bite
A
A discrepancy in the bucco lingual/palatal relationship of the upper and lower arches
2
Q
What are the 3 types of cross bite?
A
- posterior
- anterior
- lingual / scissor
3
Q
What causes a cross bite?
A
- skeletal
- local factors - crowding, cleft lip palate
- habits - digit habit
- soft tissues
4
Q
What are the treatment options for cross bites?
A
- interceptive - digit dissuader
- ura
- fixed appliance
- headgear
- surgery
5
Q
What is an RME?
A
Rapid maxillary expansion
6
Q
What is SARPE?
A
Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion
