title: Quality of Life Following Early Orthodontic Therapy for Anterior Crossbite: Report of Cases in Twin Boys.
abstract: Anterior crossbite (AC) refers to a condition in which the maxillary anterior teeth are placed lingually in their relationship with the mandibular anterior teeth. This dental condition results in visible incisor differences that are associated with higher levels of dissatisfaction with appearance and have potential to negatively impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of the children. The aim of this paper was to report two cases of interceptive orthodontic treatment of twin children with anterior crossbite and its impact on OHRQoL of these children. Although AC affects negatively psychosocial aspects of OHRQoL of the children, the interceptive orthodontic treatment of children with AC was essential to improve their OHRQoL.
authors.affiliation: Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Eluza
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Piassi
authors.affiliation: Department of Specific Formation, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Nova Friburgo, RJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Leonardo Santos
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Antunes
authors.affiliation: Department of Specific Formation, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Nova Friburgo, RJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcia Rejane Thomas Canabarro
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Andrade
authors.affiliation: Department of Specific Formation, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Nova Friburgo, RJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Lívia Azeredo Alves
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-8432-0815
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Antunes