title: Combined orthodontic and restorative care of early childhood caries and anterior crossbite: a case report.
abstract: This case report describes management of a 3-year-old child with early childhood caries and anterior crossbite. Restorative care was postponed until after crossbite correction to eliminate occlusal interferences associated with premature contact and a functional shift of the mandible. Crossbite correction was performed with a fixed anterior bite plane appliance, and comprehensive restorative care was performed under general anesthesia.
authors.affiliation: rnouri@intergate.bc.ca
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Nouri
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Kennedy
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D003188:Composite Resins; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D003723:Dental Amalgam