Planas direct tracks for the treatment of posterior crossbite

Authors

  • Artenio Jose Isper Garbin Universidade Estadual Paulista Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba
  • Bruno Wakayama Universidade Estadual Paulista Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba
  • Renata Reis dos Santos Universidade Estadual Paulista Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba
  • Tania Adas Saliba Rovida Universidade Estadual Paulista Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba
  • Clea Adas Saliba Garbin Universidade Estadual Paulista Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba

Keywords:

malocclusion, crossbite, treatment.

Abstract

The malocclusions are one focus of discussions in public health, due to which it is necessary to incorporate correction procedures that are inexpensive, easy to perform and which can be made in health services. Planas Direct Tracks meet such characteristics which make them advantageous for the crossbite correction. The aim of this study was to present a case in which correction of unilateral crossbite was performed with the resources available in a public clinic. This is a 6 year-old patient who presented functional unilateral crossbite in canines and posterior teeth. A cross decreased maxillary arch leading to a condition of unilateral posterior crossbite was detected. Occlusal adjustments were performed in canine and posterior teeth; however it was not enough to restore the occlusal balance. It was decided to prepare Planas Direct Tracks in canines, allowing functional balance, which prevented masticatory movement alteration during the growth phase and malocclusion correction. Controls were performed every six months to evaluate the patient's progress and whether or not new occlusal adjustments were necessary. Monitoring and treatment were conducted for 5 years, until stabilization of the permanent dentition ensuring treatment. It is concluded that Planas Direct Tracks were effective for the correction of unilateral posterior crossbite. So, it is essential to note that this procedure can be performed in public services.

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Published

2014-05-15

How to Cite

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Garbin AJI, Wakayama B, Santos RR dos, Rovida TAS, Garbin CAS. Planas direct tracks for the treatment of posterior crossbite. Rev Cubana Estomatol [Internet]. 2014 May 15 [cited 2025 Jul. 7];51(1):52-9. Available from: https://revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/166

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Research Article