title: The rationale and indications for equilibration in the primary dentition.
abstract: One type of malocclusion in the primary dentition is posterior crossbite caused by premature deflective occlusal interferences. The primary canines are the teeth that most frequently contribute to a laterally guided centric occlusion that creates a functional malocclusion. Because this is not a self-correcting situation, these types of posterior crossbites should be identified early and evaluated for possible correction through occlusal equilibration. A case that illustrates early correction of a unilateral functional posterior crossbite by equilibration and the 5-year results are presented.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado, School of Dentistry, Denver 80262.
authors.forename: G K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Belanger
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003481:Cuspid / Q000601:surgery; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous