title: Correction of anterior crossbite using modified transparent aligners: An esthetic approach.
abstract: Anterior crossbite results from the abnormal axial inclination of one or more anterior teeth. It is a major esthetic and functional anomaly which has to be corrected in the primary and early mixed dentition period to allow the normal development of maxilla and mandible as well as the occlusion. Several treatment options are available to correct the problem. A unique appliance, "modified transparent tray aligners" was used to correct the anterior crossbite in an 8-year-old child. The clinical presentation, fabrication of the appliance, and the outcome are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: K Korath
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Abraham
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Arun Roy
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: James
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Elza
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Thenumkal
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics, Annoor Dental College, Muvatupuzha, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Tharian
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Emmatty
keywords: Anterior crossbite; Invisalign®; transparent aligners