title: Early treatment with the ALF functional appliance.
abstract: The aim of this study is to report five cases of children treated with an interceptive technique utilizing ALF (Advanced Light Force) functional orthodontic appliances in anterior and/or posterior cross bites in primary and early mixed dentition.
authors.forename: James M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Bronson
authors.forename: James Alexander
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Bronson
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D020247:Myofunctional Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D017289:Orthodontic Appliances, Functional; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D009972:Orthodontics, Interceptive / Q000295:instrumentation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014061:Tongue Habits / Q000628:therapy; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous