title: Correction of posterior crossbite.
abstract: Posterior crossbites, which can range from a single tooth to a bilateral constriction of the maxilla, can be detected easily on clinical exam. This article reviews the etiology, differential diagnosis and treatment of posterior crossbite. Several appliances and their uses are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Biology and Pediatric Dentistry, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dolce
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation