Single anterior crossbite correction in mixed dentition using z’spring along with posterior bite plane: A case report

Abstract

Anterior cross bite is defined as “palatal positioning of the maxillary anterior teeth relative to the mandibular anterior teeth”.Various treatment options available are removable & fixed appliances. This is a case report on treating a case of single anterior tooth crossbite during the mixed dentition using the “Hawley’s appliance with posterior bite plane & Z’spring”. The active treatment time was 3 months in total & the treatment outcomes were followed up consequently for the next 4 months successfully.